THE 


PSALTEE, 


PSALMS    OF    DAVID. 


RICHMOND,  VIRGINIA: 
J.  W.  BAJfDOLPH. 

M.DCCC.LSIII. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

TO  BK  USED  IKSTEAD  OF  THE  PSALMS  OF  THE  DAT, 
AX  THE  DISCRETION  OF  THE  MINISTER. 


Selection  jFirst. 

PSALM  XIX.    Coeli  enanant, 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ;  and  the 
firmament  showeth  his  handy-work. 

One  day  telleth  another;  and  one  night  certi- 
fieth  another. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor  language;  but  their 
voices  are  heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ;  and  their 
i^'ords  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun  ; 
which  Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  liis 
chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
heaven,  and  runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it 
again ;  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  con- 
verting the  soul;  the  testimony  of  tlie  Lokd  is 
sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice 
the  heart :  the  commandment  of  the  Lokd  is  puie, 
and  givetn  light  unto  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  cndureth  for 
ever;  the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and 
righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the 
honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  Uught ;  and 
in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  rewaid. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth?  O  cleanse 
thou  me  from  my  secret  faults. 

Tlfi  — — 


SiiL.l.       SELECTIONS  OP'  PSAOIS. 


Keep  tlij'  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins, 
lest  they  get  the  dominion  over  ine. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  LoKi),  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

PSALM  XXIV.    Domini  est  terra, 

''pHE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is; 
X  the  compass  of  the  world,  and  they  tliat  dwell 
therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  pre- 
pared it  upon  the  floods. 

Wlio  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  LORD  ?  or 
who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 
and  that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity, 
nor  sworn  to  deceive  his  neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Loud,  and 
rigliteousness  from  the  Ood  of  his  salvation. 

Tills  is  the  generation  of  them  tliat  seek  him ; 
even  of  them  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates^  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  It  is  the  Lord 
i  strong  and  mighty,  even  the  Loud  mighty  in 
I  battle. 

I  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  j  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
\e  evcrUisling  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  tlie  King  of  glory?  even  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  lie  is  the  King  of  giury. 

PSALM  CIIL    Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is 
Avithin  me,  praise  his  holy  IVamc. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all 
his  benefits : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destrnction,  and 
crowncth  thve  wiili  ir.ercy  and  lo\ing-kin(iness; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.       Skl.  1. 


Who  satijfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things, 
making  thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  exeouteth  righteousness  and  Judg- 
ment for  all  them  that  are  oppressed  witli  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto 
the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long- 
suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alvvay  be  chiding;  neither  keepeth 
he  his  anger  for  ever. 

He  iiath  not  dealt  with  us  ?fter  our  sins;  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison 
of  tlie  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward 
them  that  fear  him  ! 

Look  liow  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west ; 
so  far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children ; 
even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear 
him. 

For  he  knoweth  whorcof  we  are  made ;  he  re- 
mcnibereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

Tlie  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass;  for  he 
flourislieth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone; 
and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endur- 
eth  forever  and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him; 
and  his  righteousness  upon  children's  children  : 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  tniuk 
upon  his  commandments  to  do  tliem. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and 
his  kingdom  ruleth  over  alL 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  )iis  word. 

O  praise  tlie  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants 
of  his  that  do  iiis  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his, 
in  all  places  of  his  dominion:  praise  thou  the 
Lord,  O  my  souL 


SELECTIONS  OF  TSALMS. 


Selection  Sfcontf. 

From  PSALi^I  CXXXIX.    Domine,  prohasti. 

OLORD,  thou  Iiast  searclied  me  out,  and  known 
me.  Tliou  knowescmy  dou'ii-sittiiij;,  and  mine 
up-rising  J  tliou  undeistandest  my  tliouglits  long 
belore. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed  j  and 
spiest  out  all  my  \\'ays. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but 
tliou,  O  Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

'r.iou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and 
laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent 
for  me;   I  cannot  atUiin  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit?  orwlii- 
tlier  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  ihou  art  there  j  if  1 
go  down  to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  1  take  the  wings  of  tlie  morning,  and  remain 
in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

E\en  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  tiiy 
right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peiad venture  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me;  then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but 
tlie  night  is  as  clear  as  the  d<ty  ;  tlie  darkness  and 
light  to  tiiee  are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine  j  thou  hast  covered  me  in 
my  mother's  woi-nb. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully 
and  wonderfully  made:  mar\-ellous  are  thy  works, 
and  tliat  mv  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

My  boius  arc  not  liid  from  thee,  though  I  be 
m^de  secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eves  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imper- 
fect; and  "in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  writ- 
ten ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet 
there  was  nnne  of  them. 

■■     How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God;  O 
how  great  is  tlie  sum  of  tlicm  ! 

If  1  tell  tliem,  rhey  are  more  in  number  than  the 
sand  :  when  1  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.       Si; l.  2/1 


Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  tlie  ground  of  my  heart ; 
prove  mc,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  mckedness  in 
me  J  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

PSALM  CXLV.    Rraltabo  te.  Deus. 

IWILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King  j  and  I 
uill  praise  thy'Name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Every  day    will  I   give  thanks    unto  thee;  and 
praise  tliy  Name  for  ever  and  e/er. 

Great  is  the  Lokd,  and  marvellous  worthy  to  be 
praised  ;  there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  an- 
other, and  declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  1  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy 
glory,  tliy  praise,  and  wondrous  works ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  mar- 
vellous acts ;  and  1  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall 
be  showed ;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 
Tlie  LoHD  is  gracious  and  mercitid  ;  long-suffer- 
ing, and  of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man;  and  his 
mercy  is  o\er  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord;  and  thy 
saints  give  thanks  unto  tlicc. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of 
thy  power  ; 

i'liat  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  tby 
kingdom,  might  be  known  unto  men. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
I  dominion  cndureth  throughout  all  ages. 
I      'I'iie  l^oRD  uplioldetli  all  such  as  tall,  and  lifteth 
I  up  all  those  that  are  down. 

Tile  eyes   of  all  wait  upon   thee,  O  Lord ;  and 
thou  givest  them  tlieir  meat  in  due  season. 
Thou  opcnest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things 
I  living  with  plenteousness. 

I     The  LoKD  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy 
I  in  all  his  works. 

i     Tlie  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
I  him  ;  yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him  faiihfuily. 

He  will  fulfil  t'le  desire  of  them  that  foar  him; 
!  he  also  \»  ill  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  i.hem. 
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Sel.3.       selections  OF  PSALMS. 


The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him; 
but  scattercth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  : 
and  let  all  flesh  give  thanks  uiito  his  holy  Name 
for  ever  and  ever. 


SfUctton  ^I)irtf. 

From  PSALM  LL     Miserere  met,  Deitt. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  Cod,  after  tliy  great 
goodness;  accordiriir  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
I  mercies  do  away  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  throughly  from  my  uickedness,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  siu  is  ever 
before  me. 

Against   thee  only  have  1  sinned,  and  done  this 
I  e\il  in  thy  sight ;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in 
thy  saying,  and  clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  1  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin 
hath  my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts, 
and  shall  make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  slialt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness, 
that  the  bones  which  thou  liast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my 
misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  tliy  presence,  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  sta- 
blish  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  1  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sintiers  shall  be  converted  unto  thi'C. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  Ood,  thoii 
that  art  the  God  of  my  hedth  ;  and  my  tongue  shall 
sing  of  tliy  rigliteousness. 

I'hou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  thy  praise. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.       Sei-4. 


For  thoudesirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it 
thee  ;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  bunit-offeiings. 

Thesacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken 
and  contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

From  PSALM  XLIL    Quenmdmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desireth  tlie  water-brooks,  so 
lougeth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  li\nng 
God :  when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  pre- 
sence of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  daily  say  unto  me.  Where  is  now  thy  God? 

Now  when  i  think  tliereupon,  I  pour  out  my 
heart  by  myself;  for  1  went  with  tlie  multitude, 
and  brought  them  fortli  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

I  n  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among 
such  as  keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  hea\Tiness,  O  my  soul  ? 
and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  1  will  yet  give  him 
thanks  for  the  lielp  of  his  countenance. 

Tlie  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving-kindness  in 
the  day-time ;  and  in  the  night-season  did  I  sing  of 
him,  and  made  my  prayer  unto  tlie  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  tlic  God  of  my  strengtli.  Why  has: 
thou  forgotten  me  ?  why  go  1  thus  heavily,  while 
the  enemy  oppresseth  me  ? 

Namely,  wliile  they  say  daily  unto  me,  W^hereis 
now  thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him, 
which  is  the  lieip  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God.  i 


Sdfction  :f  ourrt). 

PSALl^l  XXXVIL    Noli  iBmulari. 

FRET  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly ;  neithrr 
be  thou  envious  a^^ainst  tlie  evil  doers. 
For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 
and  be  withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

'        K3  ~ 


Sel.4.       selections  of  psalms. 


Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing 
good  :  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  tliou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lohd,  and  he  shall  give  thee 
thy  heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy 
trust  in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the 
light,  and  thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently 
upon  him  :  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way 
doth  prosper,  against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil 
counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure :  fret 
not  tliyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  tliat 
patiently  abide  the  Lord,  those  sliall  inherit  the 
land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean 
gone :  thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall 
be  away. 

IJut  the  meek-spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and 
shall  be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  sceketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn;  for  he  hath 
seen  that  his  day  is  coming. 

I'he  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 
bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy, 
and  to  slay  such  as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heai't, 
and  their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better 
than  great  riches  of  the  ungodly. 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and 
the  Loud  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  kno\veth  tlie  days  of  the  godly  ;  and 
their  inlieritance  simll  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time  ; 
and  in"  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

As  for  tlie  lingodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  ene- 
mies of  the  Lord  shall  consumeas  the  fat  of  lambs: 
yea,  even  as  the  smoke  shall  tliey  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again  ; 
but  the  rigliteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 


SELECTIONS  OK  reALMS.       Sel.4. 


Such  RS  are  blessetl  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land  ; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  sliall  be  rooted  out. 

']'he  i.ORD  ordereth  a  prood  man's  going,  and 
maketh  his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

Thouffh  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away  j  for  tlie 
Lord  upholdeth  him  M-ith  his  hand. 

1  liave  been  young,  and  now  am  old  ;  and  yet  saw 
I  never  tlie  rigliteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging 
their  bread. 

The  rigliteous  is  e\er  merciful,  aiul lendeih ;  and 
his  seed  is  blessed. 

P'lce  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good ;  and 
dwell  for  evermoi-e. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right ;  he 
forsalteth  not  his  tliat  be  godly,  but  they  arc  pre- 
served for  ever.  "  | 

Tlie  unrighteous  shall  be  punished ;  as  for  the 
sci'd  of  the  ungodly,  it  .<;han  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 
therein  for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in 
wisdom,  and  liis  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judg- 
ment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his 
goings  shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  secth  the  righteous,  and  seeketli 
occasion  to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor 
condemn  him  when  he  is  judgcfl. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and 
he  shall  promote  thee,  that  thou  slialt  possess  the 
land:  when  the  ungodly  shall  perish,  ihou  shalt 
see  it. 

1  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power, 
and  flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone:  I  sought  him, 
but  his  place  could  no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing 
that  is  right ;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at 
the  last- 
As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  toge- 
ther ;  and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be 
rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  fah-ation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the 
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Sel.  5.       SELECTIONS  OF  I'SALMS. 


Lord;  who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of 

trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save 
them:  he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly, 
and  shall  save  them,  because  they  put  their  trust 
in  him. 


Stitctfon  j^ih}). 

PSALM  L    Beatus  vir,  qui  7ion  abiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  tliat  liatli  not  walked  in 
the  counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the 
way  of  sinners,  and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the 
scornful. 

But  his  deliglit  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and 
in  his  law  will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water- 
side, that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  iiot\\ither;  and  look,  wliat- 
soever  he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but 
they  are  like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth 
away  from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand 
in  the  judgment,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righ- 
teous ;  and  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 
PSALM  XV.    Domine.quisJiabitabitf 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  tliy  tabernacle?  or 
wlio  shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupi  life,  and  doeth 
the  thing  wiiich  is  right,  and  spcaketh  the  truth 
from  )iis  heart. 

He  that  hatli  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done 
evil  to  his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  Jiis 
neighbour. 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in 
his  own  eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear 
the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and 
disappointeth  him  not,  thougli  it  were  to  his  own 
liindrance. 


SELECTIONS  OF  I'SALMS.       Siiuo. 


He  that  liath  not  fpven  his  money  upon  usury, 
nor  taken  reward  agaiiist  the  innocent. 
Whoso  (loeth  tliese  tilings  shall  never  fall. 

PSALM  XCI.     Qui  habitat. 

W150S0  Jwelleth   under   the    defence    of    the 
Most  High,  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of 
the  Almighty. 

I  will  say' unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope, 
and  my  strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him  uill  1  trust. 

For  lie  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
hunter,  and  from  the  noisome  itestiicnce. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  winifs,  and  thou 
shalt  be  safe  under  his  feathers;  his  faithfulness 
and  truth  sliall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Tliou  sl-.alt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night, 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  Hieth  by  day  ; 

l-'or  the  pestiler.ce  that  waJk'eth  in  darkness,  nor 
for  the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in  tlie  noon-ilay. 

A  thousand  sliall  fall  beside  thte,  and  ten  thou- 
sand at  thy  right  hand  j  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh 
ihee. 

Yea,  with  tliine  eyes  slialt  tliou  behold,  and  sec 
the  rcvv-ard  of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou.  Loud,  art  my  hope;  thou  hast  set 
tJiine  hous;  of  defence  very  higli. 

There  sliall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither 
shall  any  jilague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  sliall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou 
hurt  not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 
young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  undei- 1 
thy  feet.  | 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  I 
will  I  deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  be  i 
hath  known  my  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea, 
1  am  with  him  in  trouble;  1  will  deliver  him,  and 
bring  him  to  honour. 

\Vith  long  life  will  I  satisfy  hi.m,  and  show  him  ! 
mv  s.-ilvatiuii. 


K  5 


Sel.7.       selections  of  I'SALMS. 


PSALM  XXX. IV.     Denedicam  Domino. 

IWILL  ahvay  (five  thanks  unto  tlie  LoiU>  ;  his 
praise  sliall  ever  he  in  my  mouth. 
Niy  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify 
his  Name  together. 

1  sought  tlie  Lord,  and  he  heard  me;  yea,  he 
delix'ered  me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  "him,  and  were  lightened; 
and  tlicir  faces  \4'cre  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poorcrieth,  and  tlie  Lord  hearcth  him; 
yea,  and  savetli  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Tlic  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrietli  round  about  them 
tliat  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is: 
blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  tlie  Lord,  ye  t.hat  are  his  saints;  for  they 
that  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger ;  but  they 
wlio  -seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing 
tliat  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  heaiken  unto  me:  1  will 
tc'ich  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would 
fain  see  good  days  ? 

Keep  tliy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

Eschew  e\il,  and  do  good;  seek  peace, and  ensue 
it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  rigliteous,  and 
his  ears  are  ojjcn  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Loud  is  against  them 
that  do  evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them 
from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  hearcth  them, 
and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  tliem  that  are  of  a  con- 
trite heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble 
spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous ;  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  kecpeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them 
i>li;>k.:n. 


SELECTiOXS  OK  PSALMS.       Sel.  7- 


But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly  ;  and  they 
that  hate  the  righteous  sliall  be  desolate. 

The  LoKD  delivereth  tlie  souls  of  his  seirants ; 
and  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be 
destitute. 

PSALM  LXV.    Tedecethr/mmu?. 

THOU,  ()  God,  art  praised  in  Sion  ;  and  unto 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

Thou  that  he.ircst  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me:  O  be  thou  mer- 
ciful unto  our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  re- 
ccivest  unto  thee:  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and 
shall  be  satisfied  with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  siialt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy 
righteouness,  O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  tliat  art 
the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them 
that  remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains, 
and  is  girded  about  witli  power. 

AVho  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise 
of  Ills  waves,  and  tlie  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of 
the  eartli  shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that 
makest  the  out-goings  of  the  morning  and  e\-ening 
to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitcst  the  earth,  and  blessest  itj  thou 
makest  it  very  plenteous. 

Tlie  river  of  (iod  is  full  of  water  :  thou  prepares! 
their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows;  thou  seiidest  rain 
into  the  little  valleys  thereof ;  thou  makest  it  soft 
with  tiie  drops  of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness  ;  and 
thy  clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  cf  the  wil- 
derness ;  and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every 
side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep ;  the  valleys  a;so 
shall  stand  so  thick  with  com,  that  they  shalllaugh 
and  sing. 

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Sel.  8,       SELECTIONS  OF  KALMS. 


From  PSALM  LXXXIV.    Quam  dilecta/ 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord 
of  hosts  ! 

My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into 
the  courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh 
rejoice  in  the  li\-ing  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and 
the  swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ; 
even  thy  altars,  O  Lohd  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my 
God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house;  they 
will  be  alway  praising  thee. 

Ulessed  id  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ;  in 
wlicse  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery  use  it  for  a 
well  ;  and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

Tliev  will  go  from  strength  to  strengtii  j  and  un- 
to the  "God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  ot  them  in 
Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer;  hearken, 
O  Ood  of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. 

1  had  ratlicr  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  tlian  to  dwell  in  the  tenrs  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  liglit  and  defence;  the 
Lord  will  give  grace. and  worship;  and  no  good 
thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them  that  liveagodly 
life. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that 
puttetli  his  trust  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV,    Benedixisti,  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  ai-t  become  gracious  unto  thy  land  ; 
thou  liast  tvirned  a^vay  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
'I'hou  ha>t  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and 
covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and 
turned  tliyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine 
anger  cease  from  us. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.       Sei,.8. 


Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt 
thou  stretch  out  thy  tvrath  from  oue  generation  to 
another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that 
thy  people  may  rejoice  in  tliee? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

I  will  hearken  wliat  the  Lord  God  will  say  con- 
cerninjf  me  ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  peo- 
ple, and  to  his  saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  tlieni  tliat  fear  him ;  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  togetlier:  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righ- 
teousness liatli  looked  down  from  liea\'en. 

Yea,  the  Lord  sliall  show  loving-kindness  ;  and 
our  land  shall  give  her  increase. 

RighteouMiess  shall  go  before  himj  and  he  shall 
direct  his  going  in  the  way. 

PSALM  XCin.    Dominus  ref(navit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  oti  glorious 
apparel ;  the  Lord  hatli  put  on  his  apparel, 
and  gird'.d  himself  with  strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it 
cannot  be  moved. 

E\'er  since  the  world  began  hath  thy  scat  been 
prepared  :  thou  art  from  everlasting. 

Tiie  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift 
up  their  voice;  tlie  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  hor- 
ribly ;  but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dweliech  on  high,  is 
niiiihtier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure :  holiness 
becometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCVH.    Dominus  refrnavit. 

THE   Lord    is   King,   ilie  earth   may  be  glad 
thereof;  yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles  may 
be  glad  tliereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  righ- 
teousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  uis 
seat. 
__ 


S!;l.i).     ski.(:i.:tio\s  of  psal^is. 


There  shall  go  a  tire  before  him,  and  burn  up  liis 
enctnies  on  evei^  side. 

His  li^'htnirif^s  gave  shine  unto  the  world:  the 
earth  saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
LoRi>;  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and 
all  the  people  have  seen  his  fjlory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved 
images,  atui  that  delight  in  vain  gods  :  worship 
him,  all  ye  pods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced  ;  and  the  daughters 
of  Judah  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O 
Lord. 

For  thou,  Lonr»,  art  higher  tlian  all  that  are  in 
the  earth :  thou  art  exalted  far  abo\-e  all  gods. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lori>,  see  that  ye  hate  the 
thing  which  is  evil;  the  Lord  prescrveth  the  souls 
of  )iis  saints ;  he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and 
joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous;  and  give 
thanks  for  a  remembrance' of  his  holiness. 


Selection  iRintl;. 

PSALM  \'I1L    Dotnhie,  Dominti.'!  norter. 

OLOIiD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Kamc  in  all  the  world  ;  thou  that  hast  set 
thy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 
I  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  bahea  and  sucklings 
i  hast  thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine 
I  enemies,  that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and 
'  the  avenger. 

For  1  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works 
of  thy  fingers  j  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou 
hast  ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 
and  tiie  son  ofinan,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 


<F,LECT10.\S  OF  I'SALMS.       Si.L.J). 


Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown 
him  Mith  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  liim  to  have  don-.inion  of  the 
^\•orks  of  tliy  hands  :  and  thou  hast  put  ail  things 
in  subjection  under  his  feet ; 

All  sliefp  and  oxen  ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field ; 

'I'lie  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea; 
and  whatsoever  walkcth  through  tlie  paths  of  the 
seas. 

O  LoBn,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Name  in  all  the  world  ! 

From  PSALM  XXXIII.    EruUate,  jusii. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lokd,  O  ye  righteous;  for  it 
becometh  well  the  just  to  "be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lokd  with  liarp;  sing  praises  unto 
hirn  witli  the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

.Sin.i?  unto  tlie  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  praises 
unto  him  with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Loud  is  true ;  and  all  his 
works  are  faitliful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment  ;  the 
eartli  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  tl-.e  Loud. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens 
made ;  and  all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of 
his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as 
it  were  upon  an  heap;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as 
in  a  treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of 
him,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

From  PSALM  CXLVII.    Laudaie  Domintinu 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to 
sing  praises  unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and 
pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be  thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather 
together  the  outcasts  of  IsraeL 

He  JieaUth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and 
giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 


SEL.y.       SELECTIONS  OF  1*5ALMS. 


He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  aiul  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea, 
and  his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  tlie  meek,  and  bringeih  the 
unpodly  down  to  the  ground. 

0  sing  unto  the  LoKD  with  thanksginngj  sing 
praises  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God  : 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  eartli ;  and  maketh  the  grass 
to  grow  upon  the  mountains,  and  herb  for  tlie  use 
of  men ; 

Wiio  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth 
the  young  ravens  tliat  call  upon  him. 

The  LoiUi's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him, 
and  jiut  tlitir  trust  in  his  mercy. 

}'iaise  tlieLoHD,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy  God, 
O  Sinn. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and 
hath  blessed  thy  children  witliin  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee 
with  the  flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth, 
and  his  word  runnetli  veiy  su'iftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the 
hoar-frost  like  aslies. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who  is  able 
to  abide  liis  frost  ? 

He  sendetli  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them: 
he  blowetii  witli  liis  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  sututes 
and  ordinances  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  neither 
have  the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  PSALM  LVH.    Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

SET  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  tlie  heavens;  and 
thy  glorv  above  all  the  earth. 
My  heart  'is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed;  I 
will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp :  1 
mvself  will  awake  riglit  early. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the 
people;  and  1  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.     SEr,.IO. 


For  the  greatness  of  tliy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  tnuli  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens;  and 
thy  glory  ab'o\'e  all  the  earth. 


Selection  ^rntl> 

From  PSALM  XCVL    Caniate  Domino. 

OSINO  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  unto 
the  LoivD,  all  the  wiiole  earth. 
Sing  unto  the  Loud,  and  praise  his  Name;  be 
telling  of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honour  unto  tlie  heathen,  and  his 
wonders  unto  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be 
praised  ;  he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

PSALM  CXLVIIL    LMitriate  Dominnm. 

0  PRAISE  theLoKD  of  heaven:  praise  him  in 
the  height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his :  praise  him,  all  his 
hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon:  pr^se  him,  all  ye 
stars  and  light. 

I'raise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that 
are  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord:  for  lie 
spake  the  word, and  they  were  made;  he  command- 
ed, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever:  he 
hath  given  them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps : 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm, 
fulfilling  his  word : 

Mountains  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees  and  all 
cedars : 

Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms  and  featliered 
fowls : 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people ;  princes  .and  all 
judges  of  the  world : 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children. 


SKLECTIOXS  OF  PSALMS 


praise  the  Name  of  tlie  Lord:  for  his  Name  only 
13  excellent,  and  his  praise  above  heaven  &nd  earth. 
He  siiaU  exalt  the  liorn  of  his  people:  all  his 
saints  shall  praise  him;  even  tlie  cliildren  of  Is- 
rael, even  tlie  people  that  ser\-eth  him. 

From  PSALM  CXLIX.    Cantafe  Bomino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lokd  a  new   snng ;  let  the 
eon^rejcation  of  saints  praise  him. 
Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let 
the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance :  let  them 
sinjr  prai.ses  unto  hirn  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lokd  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and 
helpeth  the  meek-hearted. 

PSALM  CL.    Lnudate  Dominum. 

OPKAISE  God  in  his  holiness:  praise  him  in 
the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts:  praise  him  accord- 
ing to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise 
him  upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances:  praise 
him  upon  the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well-tuned  cymbals:  praise 
him  upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


1  Poi-tions  of  PmJnv,  to  he  fnirtf^  or  said,  at 
Morn  ins:-  Vrajier,  on  certain  Feasts  and  Fast,'!, 
iihstcad  of  (he  Venite  Kxultemus,  u'/ien  any  of 
the  foreming  Selections  arc  to  follow  instead  of 
the  Psahns,  a.v  in  the  table. 

®]^ristmns=1!Bai). 

From  PSALMS  XLV.  LXXXIX.  CX. 

THY  seat,  O  God, endureth  for  ever;  the  sceptre 
cf  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sce;,tre. 
Tliou  hast   loved   righteousness,  and  hated  Ini- 
quity ;  wherefore  God,  e\-en  thy  God,  hath  anointed 
tliee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 


Tvfy  sonp;  shall  be  aUvay  of  tlie  loving-kindness 
of  tli'e  Loud  ;  with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be  show- 
ing,' thy  truth  froni  one  generation  to  another. 

For  1  ha\e  said,  Mercy  sliall  be  set  up  for  evci'; 
tliy  ti-uth  shalt  thou  siahlish  in  the  hea\'cns. 

The  Loun  is  our  defence;  the  Holy  One  of  Is- 
rael is  our  King. 

Thou  spakest  sometime  in  \'islons  unto  thy  saints, 
and  saidst,  I  liavelaid  help  upon  One  tiiat  is  mighty, 
1  have  exalted  One  cliosen  out  ol  the  people. 

1  will  set  his  dominion  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  floods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my  First-born,  higher  than 
the  kintrs  of  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  tliou  on  my 
light  hand,  until  1  make  thine  enemies  thy  foot- 
stool. 

The  Loud  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of 
Sion :  be  tliou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among  thine 
enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee 
free-will  offerings  with  an  lioly  worship :  the  dew 
of  thy  liirth  is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

Tlie  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou  art 
a  Priest  for  e\'er,  after  the  order  of  Melchizcdech. 


From  PSALMS  XXXIL  XXXVHL  CXXX. 

BLESSKD  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  for- 
given, and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  LoKD  imput- 
eth  no  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  tliine  anger  j 
neither  chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand 
presseth  me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are 
like  a  sore  burden,  too  liea%7  for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  mckedncss,  and  be  soriy  for  my 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS 


Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord  God  of  my  salva- 
tion. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  tbee,  O  Lord  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  siip- 
pliciuions. 

If  ilinu,  Lord,  shouldest  be  extreme  to  mark  what 
is  done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  .' 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou 
mf.ycst  be  feared. 


M 


From  PSALMS  XXTL  LXIX.  XL. 
YGod!    my  God!  look  upon  me:   why  hast 
tliou  forsaken  me  ?  and  art  so  far  from  my 
health,  and  from  the  words  of  my  complaint  ? 

But  tliou  art  holy,  O  Tliou  tliac  inhahitcst  the 
p'.'Hiscs  of  IsraeL 

1  am  a  worm.and  no  man;  a  reproach  of  men, 
and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  sec  me  lauc^h  me  to  scorn  :  tlicy 
shoot  out  the  lip,  tliey  sliake  tlie  head,  sayiiiiC, 

Ho  trusted  in  ("JoD,  that  he  would  deliver  him  ; 
let  liim  deliver  him,  if  he  will  ha^•e  him. 

'J'he  counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me  ; 
they  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet, 

They  part  my  garments  among  tlicm,  and  cast 
lots  upon  my  vesture. 

Jiut  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Loud  :  O  my 
strength,  liaste  thee  to  help  me. 

Tl\y  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart;  I  am  full  of 
heaviness :  I  looked  for  some  to  liave  pity  on  me, 
but  there  was  no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  com- 
fort me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat  j  atid  when  I  was  thirsty 
tliey  gave  me  vinegar  to  dnnk. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-otferingthou  wouldest  not,  but 
mine  ears  liast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not 
rcnuircd  :  then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come: 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 


In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that 
I  [  should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  I  am  content  to 
I  do  it  J  yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 


9[5«ns(on=Baw. 

From  PSALMS  XXIV.  XLVIL 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye  {rates  ;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors  j  and  the  King  of  gloiy 
shall  come  in. 

U'lio  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  the  LoKn  strong  and 
mighty  ;  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lilt  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
co;ne  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  Even  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people;  shout 
unto  God'  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  mo?t  high  is  terrible ;  he  is  a  great 
1  King  over  all  the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  \dth  a  shout ;  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises:  sing  praises  unto 
our  Fving,  sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen:  God  sitteth  upon 
the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 
even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham;  for  the 
shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God  :  lie  is  greatly 
exalted. 


22tf)it=SimtJay. 


From  PSALMS  IL  LXVIIL 

I  WILL  declare  the  decree:  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  nie.  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  liave  I  be- 
gotten thee. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Desire  of  me,  and  1  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheiitaiice,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth 
for  thy  possession. 

Ue  wise  non',  therefore,  O  ye  kings ;  be  instructed, 
ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  tlic  LoKD  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trenm- 
bltng. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  Name:  extol 
him  tliat  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  him. 

Thou,  O  God,  sen  test  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine 
inheritance,  and  refresliedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

Tlie  Lord  ga\'e  tlie  word ;  great  ^vas  the  company 
of  those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots  ;  yet  shall 
ye  be  as  the  wings  of  a  do\'e  covered  with  silver,  and 
her  feathers  with  yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  liigh  ;  thou  hast  led  cap- 
tivity captive ;  thou  hast  received  gifcs  for  men ; 
yea,  for  tlie  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lokd  God 
might  dwell  among  them. 

Ulessed  be  the  Lord,  who  diiily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits;  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  tlie  earth  :  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old:  lo,  lie  doth  send  out  liis  voice, 
and  tliac  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strengtli  unto  God:  his  excellency  is 
over  Israel',  and  iiis  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places; 
the  God  of  Israel  is  lie  that  givetli  strength  i.nu 
power  unto  liis  people.    Blessed  be  God. 


THE  PSALTER, 

mi 

PSALMS  OF  DxVYID. 


THE  FIRST  DAY. 

PSALM  1.    Beatu-i  vir,  qtii  non  abiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  tliat  hath  not  walked  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of 
sinners,  and  hatli  not  sat  in  the  scat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and 
in  his  law  will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water- 
side, that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither  ;  and  look,  what- 
soever he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  tlie  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but 
they  are  like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth 
away  from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

6'  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand 
in  the  judgment,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congre- 
gation of  the  righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righ- 
teous ;  and  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSALM  IL    Qunre fl-emuerunt  gentes  f 

WHY  do  the  heathen  so  ftiriously  rage  together? 
and  why  do  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth  stand  up,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together  against  the  Lord,  and  against 
his  Anointed: 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds  asunder,  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  In  heaven  shall  laugh  them 
to  scorn  :  the  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

fl  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath, 
and  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 


Day  1.  THE  rSALTEIl- 


fi  Yet  have  1  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of 
Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law,  whereof  the  Lord  hath 
said  unto  nie,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  1  be- 
gotten thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen 
for  thine  inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the 
earth  for  thy  possession. 

9  Tliou  shale  bruise  them  with  a  rod  of  iron,  and 
break  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

10  lie  wise  DOW  therefore,  O  ye  kinys;  belcarncd, 
ye  that  are  judges  of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear,  and  rejoice  unto  him 
with  reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  so  ye  perish 
from  the  right  way,  if  liis  wrath  be  kinditd,  yea  but 
a  little.  Blessed  ai'e  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in 
him, 

PSALM  IIL    Domine,  qiddmuUipUcatif 

LORD,  how  are  tliey  increased  that  trouble  me! 
many  are  they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  tliere  be  that  say  of  my  soul.  There 
is  no  help  for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defender;  thou  ait 
my  worship,  and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and 
he  heard  me  out  of  his  holy  liill. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  and  rose  up  again ; 
for  the  Lord  sustained  me. 

(j  1  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten  thousands  of  the 
people,  that  have  set  thejuselves  against  me  round 
about. 

7  Up,  Lord,  and  help  me,  Omy  God  I  For  thou 
smitestall  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek-bone  j  thou 
hast  broken  the  teetli  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  thy 
blessing  is  upon  thy  people. 

rSALM  IV.    Cum  inoocarem. 

HEAR  me,  when  1  call,  O  God  of  my  righteous- 
ness :  thou  hast  set  me  at  liberty,  when  1  was 
in  trouble ;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hearken  unto 
my  prayer. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  1. 


2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  yc  blaspheme 
mine  honour,  and  have  such  pleasure  in  vanity,  and 
seek  after  falsehood  ? 

3  Know  this  also,  that  the  Lord  hath  chosen  to 
liiuiself  the  man  tliat  is  godly  ;  when  1  call  upon 
the  LoKD  he  will  liear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not;  commune  with  your 
own  heart,  and  in  your  chamber,  and  be  still. 

.5  Offer  thesacrifi'ceof  righteousness,  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say.  Who  .vill  show  us  any 
good  ? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
upon  us. 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  since  the 
time  that  their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  increased. 

y  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take  my  rest ; 
for  it  is  thou.  Lord,  only,  that  makest  me  dwell  in 
safety. 

PSALM  V.     Verba  mea  auribus. 

PONDER  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  medi- 
tation. 

2  O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling, 
my  King,  and  my  God :  for  unto  thee  \v\\\  1  make 
my  prayer. 

3  ftly  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  O  Lord  ; 
early  in  the  morning  \v\\\  1  direct  my  prayer  unto 
thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  pleasure 
in  wickedness;  neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with 
thee. 

5  Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight; 
for  thou  hatcst  all  them  that  work  vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  lies:  the 
Lord  will  abhor  both  the  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful 
man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thine  house, 
even  upon  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy  ;  and  in  thy 
fear  will  I  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  be- 
cause of  mine  enemies;  make  thy  way  plain  before 
my  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  his  mouth  • 
their  inward  p?.rts  are  very  ■\\  ickedness.  ' 


dati.  the  psalter. 


10  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre;  they  flatter 
with  their  tongue. 

1 1  Destroy  thou  them,  O  God ;  let  them  perish 
through  their  own  imaginations;  cast  them  out 
in  the  multitude  of  their  ungodliness ;  for  they 
have  rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee 
rejoice :  they  shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks,  because 
tliou  defendest  them;  they  that  love  thy  Name 
shall  be  joyful  in  thee; 

\3  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give  thy  blessing  unto 
the  righteous,  and  with  thy  favourable  kindness 
wilt  tliou  defend  him,  as  with  a  shield. 

€bcning  ^rarjcr. 

PSALM  VL    Domine,  ne  in  furore. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  indignation, 
neiclier  chasten  me  in  thy  displeasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
weak  •  O  Lord,  heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled:  but,  Lord,  how 
long  wilt  thou  punish  me  ? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  mysoulj  O 
sa\e  me,  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

5  For  in  death  no  man  remembereth  thee ;  and 
who  mil  give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groaning :  evei-y  night  wash 
I  my  bed,  and  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for  very  trouble,  and  worn 
away  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity ;  for 
the  Lord  hath  heard  tlie  voice  of  my  weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition  ;  the  Lord 
will  receive  my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be  confounded,  nnd 
sore  vexed  ;  they  shall  be  turned  back,  and  pat  to 
shame  suddenly. 

PSALM  VIL    Domine,  Deus  meus. 

OLORD,  my  God,  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust: 
save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and 
ddiver  me; 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  1. 


2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  like  a  lion,  and  tear  it 
in  pieces,  while  there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  any  such 
thing;  or  if  tliere  be  any  wiclcednesg  in  my 
hands ; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  dealt 
friendly  with  me;  yea,  I  have  delivered  him  that 
Avithoiit  any  cause  is  mine  enemy  ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and 
take  me;  yea,  let  him  tread  my  life  down  upon 
the  eartli,  and  lay  mine  honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy  wrath,  and  lift  up 
thjself,  because  of  the  indignation  of  mine  enemies  ; 
arise  up  for  me  in  the  judgment  that  thou  hast 
commanded. 

7  And  so  shall  the  congregation  of  the  jieople 
come  aUnit  thee:  for  their  sakes  tiierefore  litt  up 
thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people:  give  sen- 
tence with  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  my  rigliteous- 
ness,  and  according  to  the  innucency  that  is  in  me. 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly  come  to 
an  end;  but  guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God  trieth  the  veiy  hearu 
and  reins. 

11  My  help  Cometh  of  God,  who  preserveth  them 
that  are'  true  of  heart. 

1'2  God  is  a  righteous  .Judge,  strong,  and  pa- 
tient: and  Ood  is  provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn,  he  will  whet  his 
sword  ;  he  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

14  He  liath  prepared  for  him  the  instruments 
of  death  ;  he  ordainelh  liis  aiTows  against  the 
persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth  with  mischief;  he  hath 
conceived  sorrow,  and  brought  fnrtli  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  gra\en  and  diu'ged  up  a  pit,  and  is 
fallen  himself  into  the  destruction  that  he  made  for 
other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come  upon  his  own  head, 
and  his  wickedness  shall  fall  on  his  own  pate. 

18  I  will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  according 
to  his  righteousness  ;  and  1  ^vill  praise  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  most  high. 


Uav2,  the  psaltek. 


PSALM  Vlll.    Domiiie,  Dominus  no.iter. 

OLORD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Name  in  all  the  world ;   thou  tliat  hast  set 
tliy  g\ory  above  the  heavens  ! 

2  Out  of  tlie  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklingrs 
hast  thou  ordained  strengtli,  because  of  thine 
enemies,  that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and 
the  avenger. 

3  For  1  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the 
works  of  thy  finjfers;  the  moon  and  the  stai's 
which  thou  hast  ordained. 

4  What  is  man,  that  tliou  art  mindful  of  him? 
and  the  son  of  man,  tliat  thou  visitest  him  ? 

5  Thou  madest  liim  lower  tlian  the  angels,  to 
crown  him  with  glory  and  worship. 

6  Thou  makcst  him  to  have  dominion  of  the 
works  of  thy  hands ;  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in 
subjection  under  his  feet; 

7  AH  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  tlie  fishes  of  the  sea  ; 
and  whatsoever  walketh  through  the  paths  of  the 
seas. 

9  O  LoRT>,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Name  in  ail  the  world  ! 


TflE  SECOND  DAY. 

PSALM  IX.    Co>\fitebor  till 

TWILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Loko,  with  my 
whole  heart ;  I  will  speak  of  all  thy  mai-vellous 
works. 

2  1  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee  ;  yea,  my  songs 
will  1  mnlce  of  thy  Name,  O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemii's  are  driven  back,  tliey  shall 
fall  and  perish  at  thy  presence. 

4  For  tliou  hast  maintained  my  right  and  ray 
cause  :  thou  ait  set  in  tlie  throne  that  jud'^est  right. 

5  '1  hou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  and  destroyed 
the  ungodly ;  thou  hast  put  out  their  name  for  e\'cr 
and  e\'er. 


THE  PSAL'iKK.  Dat2. 


6  O  thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a  per- 
petual end  ;  even  as  the  cities  which  thou  hast  de- 
stroyed, their  memorial  is  perished  with  tliem. 

7  But  tlie  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever;  he  hath 
also  prepared  his  seat  for  judgment. 

8  For  he  shall  judfre  tlie  world  in  righteousness, 
and  minister  true  judprment  unto  the  people. 

!)  The  Lord  also  will  be  a  defence  for  tlie  oppres- 
sed, even  a  refuse  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  Ivnow  thy  Name  will  put  their 
trust  in  thee ;  for  thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed 
them  that  seek  thee. 

no  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion  j 
show  tlie  people  of  his  doings. 

12  For  when  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he 
reniembereth  them,  and  forgetteth  not  the  com- 
plaint of  the  poor. 

h3  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord;  consider  the 
trouble  which  I  "suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou 
that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death  • 

14  That  I  may  show  all  thy  praises  within  the 
ports  of  the  daughter  of  Sion:  I  will  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation. 

1.5  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that 
they  made  ;  in  the  same  net  which  they  hid  privily 
is  their  foot  taken. 

1(5  The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judgment; 
the  ungodly  is  trappsd  in  the  work  of  his  own 
hai'ds. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all 
the  people  that  Corgei  Cod. 

18  For  the  poor  sh;iU  not  alway  be  forgotten  ; 
the  patient  abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not  perish  for 
ever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man  have  the  upper 
hand  ;  let  the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lord,  that  the  heathen 
may  know  themselves  to  be  but  men. 

PSALM  X.    Vt  quid,  Dominef 

WHY  standest  thou  so  far  off,  O  Lord,  and 
hidest  thy  face  in  the  needful  time  of  trou- 
ble? 
2  Tlie  ungodly,  for  his  owti  lust,  doth  persecute 


Day  2.  THE  PSALTER. 


the  poor :  let  them  be  taken  in  the  crafty  wiliness 
that  they  have  imaaiined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of  his  own 
heart's  desire,  and  speaketh  good  of  the  covetous, 
wliom  God  abhorreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth  not  for 
God,  neither  Ij  God  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  ahvay  frrievousj  thy  judgments 
are  far  above  out  of  his  sight,  and  therefore  defieth 
he  all  his  enemies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tiishi  I  shall 
ne\'er  be  cast  down,  there  shall  no  harm  happen 
unto  nie. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit,  and  fraud  j 
under  his  tongue  is  ungodliness  and  vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking  in  the  thievish  corners  of 
tlie  streets,  and  prinly  in  his  lurkinjf  dens  doth  he 
murder  the  innocent ;  his  eyet)  are  set  against  tlie 
poor. 

1)  For  he  lieth  waiting  secretly  ;  even  as  a  lion 
lurketh  he  in  his  den,  that  he  may  ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  tlie  poor,  when  he  getteth  him 
into  his  net. 

11  He  fallcth  down,  and  humbleth  himself,  that 
the  congregation  of  the  poor  may  fall  into  the  hands 
of  iiis  captains. 

12  He  hath  said  in  his  heart.  Tush  !  God  hath 
forgotten  J  he  hideth  away  his  face,  and  he  will 
never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  and  lift  up  thine  hand ; 
forget  not  the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the  wicked  blaspheme  God, 
wliile  he  doth  say  in  his  heart,  Tushl  thou  God 
Ciuest  not  for  it? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  itj  for  thou  beholdest 
ungodliness  and  wrong, 

Iti  That  thou  mayest  take  the  matter  into  thy 
hand:  tlie  poor  committeth  himself  unto  thee;  for 
thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fiiendloss. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of  the  ungodly  and  ma- 
licious ;  take  away  his  ungodliness,  and  thou  ihalt 
find  none. 

18  The  Lord  Is  King  for  ever  and  ever,  and  the 
heathen  are  perished  out  of  the  land. 


THE  1*SALTER,  Day  2.  I 


19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor ; 
thou  preparcst  their  heart,  and  thine  car  heailjeneth 
tliereto : 

2<)  To  help  the  fatherless  and  poor  unto  their 
right,  tliat  the  man  of  the  earth  be  no  more  exalted 
against  tiiem. 

PSALM  XI.    In  Domino  confido. 

IN  the  Loud  put  I  my  trust;  how  say  ye  then 
to  my  soul,  tliat  she  should  flee  as  a  bird  unto 
the  hill  ? 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend  their  bow,  and  make 
ready  their  arrows  witliin  the  quiver,  tliat  tiiey 
may  prinly  slioot  at  them  wliich  are  true  of  heart. 

3  Por  tlie  foundations  will  be  cast  down  j  and 
what  hath  the  righteous  done  ? 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  the  Lord's 
seat  is  in  heaven, 

5  His  eyes  consider  the  poor,  and  his  eye-lids  try 
thecliildren  of  men. 

6  The  Lord  alloweth  the  righteous:  but  the 
ungodly,  and  him  that  delighteth  in  wickedness, 
doth  his  soul  ablior. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall  rain  snare«,  fire  and 
brimstone,  stonn  and  tempest :  this  shall  be  their 
portion  to  drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness; 
his  countenance  will  behold  the  thing  that  is  jusu 

CSbcning  ^prancr. 

PSALM  XI L    Salvum  me  fac. 

HELP  me.  Lord,  for  there  is  not  one  godly 
man  left ;  for  tlie  faithful  ai-e  minished  from 
among  the  cliildren  of  men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his  ncish- 
hour  ;  they  do  but  flatter  with  their  lips,  and  dis- 
semble in  their  double  heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out  all  deceitful  lips,  and 
the  tongue  tliat  spcaketh  proud  tilings: 

4  Which  have  said,  With  our  tongue  will  we 
prevail ;  we  arc  they  that  ought  to  speak :  who  is 
lord  over  us  ? 


Day  2,  THE  PSALTER, 


5  Now,  for  the  comfortless  troubles'  sake  of  the 
needy,  and  because  of  the  deep  sigrhiiig  of  the  poor, 

6  i  \\nl!  up,  saith  the  Lord;  and  will  help  every 
one  from  hhn  that  swelleth  against  hiin,  and  will 
set  liim  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words ;  even 
as  tlie  silver  which  from  the  caith  is  tried,  and 
punficd  seven  times  in  the  fire. 

H  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  Lord  ;  thou  shalt 
preser\'e  him  from  this  Keneration  for  ever. 

9  Tlie  ungodly  walk  on  e\'eryside:  when  they 
ajre  exalted,  the  children  of  men  are  put  to  rebuke. 

PSALM  XI IL     Usque  quo,  Doniinef 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord;  for 
ever?  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from 
me? 

2  How  long  shall  1  seek  counsel  in  my  soul,  and 
be  so  vexed  in  my  heart?  how  long  shall  mine 
enemies  triumph  over  me? 

.3  Consider,  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God  ; 
lighten  mine  eyes,  that  1  sleep  not  in  death  ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  ha^•e  prevailed  against 
him :  for  if  I  be  cast  down,  they  that  trouble  me 
will  rejoice  at  it. 

.5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy  mercy,  and  my  heart  is 
joyful  in  tliy  salvation. 

(5  I  will  sin^  of  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt 
so  lovingly  witli  me;  yea,  I  will  praise  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  most  Highest. 

PSALM  XIV.    Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  fool   hath  said  in  his  heart.  There  is  no 
God. 

2  They  are  corrupt,  and  become  abominable  in 
their  doings  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no 
not  one. 

3  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the 
children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would 
understand,  and  seek  after  God: 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are 
altogether  become  abominable  ;  there  is  none  that 
Uoctli  good,  r,o  not  one.  | 

6  Their  thro:.:  is  nn  open  sepulchre;  with  their  , 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  o. 


tongues  have  they  deceived :  the  poison  of  asps  is 
under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bitterness; 
their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their  way.s, 
and  tlie  wny  of  peace  have  they  not  known  j  there 
is  no  fear  ot  (iod  before  their  eyes. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are  all 
such  workers  of  mischief,  eating  up  my  people  as  it 
were  bread,  and  call  not  upon  the  Loud? 

!)  There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear,  even 
whei-e  no  fear  was  ;  for  God  is  in  ihe  generation  of 
the  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a  mock  at  the  cnun- 
sel  of  the  poor;  because  he  putteth  his  trust  in  the 

I.OKD. 

H  Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out  of 
Sion  ?  When  the  Loi'.d  turnetli  the  captivity  of 
his  people,  then  shall  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  sliall 
be  glad. 


THE  THIRD  DAY. 
J^lormng  ^^lawcr. 

PSALM  XV.     Dondne,  quis  habiiabit? 

LOltD,  who  shall  dwell  in    thy  tabernacle?  or 
who  shall  rest  upon  tliy  holy  hill .' 

2  Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and 
doeth  tlie  thing  whicli  is  right,  and  speaketh  the 
truth  from  his  heart. 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor 
done  evil  to  his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered 
his  neiglibour. 

4  He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in 
his  own  eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  iaur 
the  Lord. 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and 
disappointeth  him  not,  though  it  were  to  liis  own 
hindrance. 

a  He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury, 
nor  taken  re\iard  against  the  innocent. 
7  Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 
_- 


THE  PSALTER. 


PSALM  XVL    Conserva  me,  Domine. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God  ;  for  in  thee  have  I  put 
my  trust. 

2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  arc  my  God ;  my  goods  are  nothing  unto 
thee. 

3  All  my  delight  is  upon  the  saints  that  are  in 
the  earth,  and  upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue. 

4  But  they  that  run  after  another  god  shall  have 
great  trouble, 

5  Their  drinkK)fferings  of  blood  w\\\  I  not  offer, 
neither  make  mention  of  their  names  within  my 
lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of  mine  in- 
heritance, and  of  my  cup  j  thou  shalt  maintain 
my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a  fair  ground  ;  yea, 
I  have  a  jfoodly  heritage. 

8  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  ginng  me  warning ; 
my  reins  also  chasten  me  in  the  night-season. 

9  I  have  set  God  always  before  me  ;  for  he  is  on 
my  riglit  hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was  glad,  and  my  glory 
rejoiced:  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

11  For  why  ?  tliou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul  in 
hell ;  neither  shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One  to  see 
corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  thy 
presence  is  the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy  right  hand 
there  is  pleasure  for  evermore. 

PSALM  XVII.    Exaudi,  Domine. 

HEAR  tlie  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  com- 
pL-iint,  and  hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that 
goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  pre- 
sence; and  let  thine  eyes  look  upon  the  thing  that 
is  equal. 

;}  Thou  hast  proved  and  visited  mine  heart  in 
the  night-season  ;  tliou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt 
And  no  \vickedness  in  me ;  for  1  am  utterly  pur- 
posed that  my  mouth  shall  not  offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works  that  aie  done  against 


THE  PSALTER.  Dav  3. 


the  words  of  tliy  lips,  I  have  kept  me  from  the  ways 
of  the  destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that 
my  footsteps  slip  not. 

ii  I  have  called  upon  thee,  O  God,  for  thou  shalt 
hear  me:  incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken 
unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loT'inp:-kindness,  thou 
that  art  the  Sa\iour  of  them  which  put  their  trust 
in  thee,  from  such  as  resist  thy  riglit  hsnd. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye ;  hide  me  under 
tlie  shadow  of  thy  winfis, 

!)  From  the  ungodly,  that  trouhle  me ;  mine 
enemies  compass  me  round  about,  to  take  away  my 
soul. 

!(•  They  are  inclosed  in  their  own  fat,  and  their 
mouth  speaketh  proud  things. 

11  They  lie  waiting  in  our  way  on  every  side, 
turning  their  eyes  down  to  the  ground  ; 

12  Like  as  a  lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey,  and 
as  it  were  a  lion's  whelp  lurking  in  secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him,  and  cast  him 
down  ;  deliver  my  soul  from  tlie  ungodly,  whfch  is 
a  sword  of  tliine  ; 

14  Krom  the  men  of  thy  hand,  O  Lord,  from  the 
men,  1  say,  and  from  the  evil  world  ;  wliich  have 
their  portion  in  this  life,  whose  bellies  tliou  fillest 
with  thy  hid  treasure. 

15  They  have  children  at  tlieir  desire,  and  leave 
the  rest  of  their  substance  for  tlieir  babes. 

1(>  Uut  as  for  me,  1  will  behold  thy  presence  in 
righteousness;  and  when  I  awake  up  after  thy 
likeness,  I  shall  be  satisfied  with  it. 

©bcning  ^rn^cr. 

PSALM  XVin.    Diligam  te,  Domine. 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength.  The 
Lord  is  my  stony  rock,  and  my  defence,  my 
Saviour;  my  God,  and  my  might,  iii  whom  I  will 
trust ;  my  buckler,  the  horn  also  of  my  salvation, 
and  my  refuge. 

2  1  \\-\l\  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is  worthy  to 
be  praised ;  so  shall  I  be  safe  from  mine  enemies. 
-_ 


Day  3.  THE  PSALTEK. 


3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  tin; 
overflowings  of  ungodliness  made  me  afraid. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  came  about  me;  the  snares  of 
death  overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  1  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  and 
complain  unto  my  God: 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  holy 
temple,  and  my  complaint  shall  come  before  him  ; 
it  shall  enter  even  into  his  ears. 

7  Tlie  cai-th  trembled  and  quaked,  the  very 
foundations  also  of  the  hills  shook,  and  were 
remo\'cd,  because  he  was  wroth. 

U  There  went  a  smoke  out  in  his  presence,  and  a 
consumini;  fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so  that  coals  were 
kindled  at  it. 

i)  He  bowed  the  lieavcns  also,  and  came  down, 
and  it  was  dark  imder  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Cherubim,  and  did  fly  j  he 
came  flying  upon  the  wintrs  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  his  secret  place,  his  pa- 
vilion round  about  him  with  dark  water,  and 
thi<fk  clouds  to  cover  him. 

12  At  the  brit^htness  of  his  presence  his  clouds 
removed  ;  hailstones  and  coals  of  Jire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven,  and 
the  Highest  gave  his  thunder  :  hailstones  and  coals 
of  fire. 

14  He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattei-ed  tlicm  ; 
he  cast  forth  lightnings,  and  destroyed  them. 

15  The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the 
foundations  of  the  roujid  world  were  discovered 
at  thy  chiding,  O  Lord,  at  the  blasting  of  tlie 
breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

J(j  He  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to  fetch 
me,  and  shall  take  me  out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  deliver  me  from  my  strongest  enemy, 
and  from  them  which  hate  me ;  for  they  are  too 
niighty  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  trouble  ; 
but  the  Lord  was  my  upholder. 

ly  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  place  of 
liberty  ;  he  brouglit  me  forth,  even  because  he  had 
a  favour  unto  me. 

W  The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my  righ- 


r  THi-:  INALTKR. 


teous  dealina:,  according  to  the  cleanness  of  my 
hands  shall  he  recompense  tne. 

21  Ikcause  I  ha\e  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 
and  have  not  forsaken  my  God,  a*' the  wicked  dotii. 

'22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws,  and  will 
not  cast  out  his  commandments  from  me. 

23  1  was  also  uncorrupi  before  him,  and  eschew- 
ed mine  o\\^l  wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me  after 
my  righteous  dealinK,  and  according  unto  the 
cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his  eyesight. 

25  With  the  holy  thou  shalt  be  holy,  and  with  a 
pei-fect  man  thou  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shall  be  clean,  and  with 
the  froward  thou  shalt  learn  Irowardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in 
adversity,  and  shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of 
the  proud. 

28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle;  the  Lokd 
my  God  shall  make  my  darkness  to  be  light. 

29  For  in  thee  1  shall  discomfit  an  host  of  men, 
and  with  the  help  of  my  God  I  shall  leap  ova-  the 
v.-all.  • 

'M  The  way  of  Grd  is  an  nndefiled  way;  the 
word  of  the  Lohd  also  is  tried  in  tlie  fire:  he  is 
the  defender  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  liini. 

31  For  who  is  God,  hut  the  Lord?  or  who  hath 
any  strength,  except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  (Jod  that  girdeth  me  wth  strength  of 
war,  and  maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like  harts'  feet,  and  set- 
tcth  me  up  on  high. 

34  He  teacheth  mine  hands  to  fight,  and  mine 
arms  sliall  break  even  a  bow  of  steel. 

35  Thou  hast  given  me  the  defence  of  thy  salva- 
tion ;  thy  right  nand  also  sliall  hold  n\e  up,  and 
thy  loving  correction  shall  make  me  gi-eat. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room  enough  under  me  for 
to  go,  that  my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  1  will  follow  upon  mine  enemies,  and  overtake 
them  ;  neither  will  1  turn  again  till  1  have  destroyed 
them. 

38  I  will  smite  them,  that  they  shall  not  be  able 
to  stand,  but  fall  under  my  feet. 

—  . 


Day 4.  THE  PSALTER 


39  Tlion  Imst  girded  me  with  strength  unto  the 
battle;  tlioii  shalt  throw  down  mine  enemies  under 
me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  enemies  also  to  turn 
their  backs  upon  me,  and  1  shall  destroy  them  that 
hate  me. 

41  They  shall  cry,  but  there  shall  be  none  to  help 
them  ;  yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  shall  they  cry,  but 
he  sliall  not  hear  them. 

42  I  will  beat  them  as  small  as  the  dust  before 
tlie  \vind:  1  will  cast  them  out  as  the  cky  in  the 
sireers. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me  from  the  strivings  of 
the  people,  and  thou  shalt  make  me  the  head  of 
tlie  heathen. 

44  A  people whomlhavenotkJiownshallserveme. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey 
me ;  but  tlie  strange  children  shall  dissemble  with 
me. 

4(j  The  strange  children  shall  fail,  and  be  afraid 
out  of  their  prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth  ;  and  blessed  be  my  strong 
helt^r,  and  praised  be  tlie  God  of  my  salvation  : 

4U  Even  the  God  that  seeth  that  I  be  avenged, 
and  subdueth  the  people  unto  me. 

4y  It  is  he  that  delivereth  me  from  my  cruel  ene- 
mies, and  setteth  me  up  above  mine  adversaries : 
tliou  shalt  rid  me  from  the  wicked  man. 

Bi)  Yor  this  cause  will  1  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O  LOKD,  among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing  praises  unto 
thy  Name. 

51  Great  prosperity  giveth  he  unto  his  King,  and 
showeth  loving-kindness  unto  David,  his  Anointed, 
and  unto  his  seed  for  evermore. 


THE  FOUETH  DAY. 
i^orning  grayer. 

PSAL.M  XIX.    CoiU  enarrant. 
rp HE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the 


THE  PSA LT Kit.  Day 4. 


2  One  day  telleth  another;  and  one  night  certi- 
fieth  another. 

3  There  is  neither  speech  nor  language;  but  their 
voices  are  heard  among  t)iem. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out  Into  all  lands;  and 
their  words  into  tlie  ends  ot  the  u-orUl. 

5  In  tliem  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun  ; 
whicli  Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  cham- 
ber, and  rcjoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  )iis  course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
heaven,  and  runneth  about  unto  tlie  end  of  it  again ; 
and  there  is  nothing  liid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lonn  is  an  undetiled  law, 
converting  the  soul ;  the  tustimony  of  the  Loud  is 
sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  t)ie  Loun  are  right,  and  re- 
joice the  heart ;  the  commandment  oftheLoKD  is 
pure,  and  giveth  light  unto  tlie  eyt-s. 

9  The  fear  oftheLoRDis  clean,  and  cndureth 
for  ever;  tlie  judgments  of  the  Lohd  are  true,  and 
rigliteous  altogether. 

i(»  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea, 
than  much  fine  gold  ;  sweeter  also  tlian  honey,  and 
tlie  honey-comli. 

11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  scirant  taught; 
and  in  keeping  of  them  tliere  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth  ?  O  cleanse 
thou  me  from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins, 
lest  they  get  the  dominion  over  me;  so  shall  1  be 
uiidetile'd,  and  innocent  from  the  great  offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 
tion of  my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

PSALM  XX..     Exnitdint  te  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble;  the 
Name  of  the  Ood  of  Jacob  defend  thee  : 

2  Send  theehelpfromthesanctuary,and strength- 
en thee  out  of  Sion: 

3  Ilemember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy 
burnt-sacrifice  : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil  all  thy 
mind. 


THE  rSALTKK. 


5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph 
in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God  :  the  Lord  per- 
form all  tliy  petitions. 

fi  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  hclpeth  his  A- 
nointed,  and  will  hear  him  from  his  lioly  liea\'en, 
even  with  the  v.'holesome  strength  of  his  right 
hand. 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in 
horses;  but  we  will  remeniber  the  Name  of  the 
LoKD  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  ;  but  we  are 
risen  and  stand  upritrlit. 

9  Save,  Lord  ;  and  liear  us,  O  King  of  heaven, 
when  we  call  upon  tiiee. 

PSALM  XXL    Domine,  in  virtute  tua. 

THE    King  shall    rejoice    in    thy  strength,  O 
Loud  ;  exceeding  glad  sliall  he'  be  of  thy  sal- 
vation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  liis  heart's  desire,  and 
hast  not  denied  him  tlie  requei^t  of  his  lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent  him  uith  the  blessings 
of  goodness,  and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold 
upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee;  and  thou  gavest  him  a 
long  life,  even  for  e^'er  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  thy  salvation  ;  glorj'and 
great  worship  shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  him  everlasting  felicity, 
and  make  him  glad  with  the  joy  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

7  And  why?  because  the  King  putteth  his  trust 
in  the  ]>ord  ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the  Most  High- 
est he  shall  not  miscarry. 

H  All  thine  enemies  sliall  feel  thy  hand ;  thy 
ri^ht  hand  shall  find  out  tliem  that  liate  thee. 

!)  Thou  shalt  make  them  like  a  fiery  oven  in  time 
of  thy  wratli :  the  Lord  shall  destroy  tliem  in  Ids 
displeasure,  and  the  fire  shall  consume  then\. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root  out  of  the  earth, 
and  their  seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

11  For  they  intended  mischief  against  thee,  and 
imagined  such  a  dc\-ice  as  they  are  not  aiile  to 
perform. 


THE  PSALTEIL  Day  4. 


12  Tliercfore  shalt  thou  nut  them  to  fiiatht,  and 
tlie  strings  of  thy  bow  snalt  thou  make  ready 
against  the  face  of  them. 

13  He  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength ; 
so  will  we  sing,  and  praise  thy  power. 

Ctfacning  ^Brattcr. 

PSALM  XXII.    Deus,  Deus  meu.1 ! 

MY  God !  my  God !  lonk  upon  me ;  why  hast 
tiiou  forsaiten  me  ?  and  art  so  far  from  my 
health,  and  from  the  words  of  my  complaint  ? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  thou 
hearest  not ;  and  in  the  uight-season  aho  1  take  no 
rest, 

3  And  thou  continuest  holy,  O  thou  Worship  of  j 
Israel.  j 

4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee ;  they  trusted  in 
thee,  and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  railed  upon  thee,  and  were  holpen  ;  they 
put  their  trust  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  Hut  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man;  a 
very  scorn  of  men,  and  the  outcast  of  tiie  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn ;  they 
shoot  out  their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  saying, 

8  He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  deliver  huu; 
let  him  deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

y  But  tliou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my 
mother's  womb  ;  thou  wast  my  hope,  when  1  i 
hanged  yet  upon  mv  mothei's  breasts.  ' 

10  I  ha\'e  been  left  unto  thee  e\er  since  I  was 
born ;  thou  art  my  God  even  from  my  mother's 
womb.   ^ 

11  O  go  not  from  me;  for  trouble  is  hard  at  hand, 
and  thc-re  is  none  to  lielp  me. 

12  Many  oxen  are  come  about  me;  fat  bulls  of 
Dasan  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

13  They  gape  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  as  it 
were  a  ramping  and  a  roaring  lion. 

14  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones 
are  out  of  joint ;  my  heart  also  in  the  midst  of  my 
body  is  even  like  melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and 


THE  PSALTER. 


tny  tongue  cleavcth  to  my  gums,  and  thou  shalt 
bring  me  into  tlie  dust  of  death. 

I(i  For  many  dogs  are  come  about  me,  and  the 
counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me. 

17  They  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet:  I  may 
tell  all  my  bones :  they  stand  staring  and  looking 
upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and 
cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  thou 
art  my  succour,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword,  my  darling 
from  the  power  "of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth ;  thou  hast 
heard  me  also  from  among  the  horns  of  the 
unicorns. 

2i!  1  will  declare  thy  Name  unto  my  brethren  ;  in 
the  niid'^t  of  the  congregation  will  1  praise  tliee. 

23  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  him:  mag- 
nify him,  all  ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob ;  and  fear  hun, 
all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  low 
estate  of  the  poor;  he  liath  not  hid  his  face  from 
him  ;  but  wlien  he  called  unto  him  he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation  ; 
my  vows  will  I  perform  in  tlie  sight  of  tliem  that 
fear  him. 

26  The  poor  sliall  eat,  and  he  satisfied  ;  they  that 
seek  after  the  Lokd,  shall  praise  him:  your  heart 
shall  live  for  e\'cr. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember 
themselves,  and  be  turned  unto  the  Lord  ;  and 
all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  worship  before 
liim. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  the 
Governor  among  the  people. 

2!)  All  such  as  be  fat  upon  earth  have  eaten,  and 
woishipped. 

30  Ail  tliey  that  go  down  into  the  dust  shall 
kneel  before  him  j  and  no  man  hath  quickened  his 
own  soul. 

31  My  seed  shall  serve  him :  they  shall  be  counted 
unto  tlie  Lord  for  a  generation. 

32  They  shall  come,  and  the  heavens  shall  de- 


THE  PSALTER. 


clare  his  rifjhteousness  unto  a  people  that  shall  be 
born,  whom  the  Lord  hath  made. 

PSALM  XXIII.    Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  therefore  can  1  lack 
notliinf?. 

2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead 
me  forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort, 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth 
in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  liis  Name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  die  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  ex-il ;  for  thou  art 
with  me;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Tliou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against 
them  that  trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head 
with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

G  But  thy  loving-kitidness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life;  and  1  will  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lokd  I'oi  ever. 


THE  FIFTH  DAY. 

Jltcrning  prmjcr. 

PSALM  XXIV.     Domini  est  terra. 

I^HE  earth  is  the  Lokd's,  and  all  that  therein 
.    is ;  the  compass  of  the  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  pre- 
pared it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  LoKD  ?  or 
who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure 
heart;  and  that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto 
vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive  his  neigiibour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  LoKD, 
and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

ti  Tliis  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  ; 
even  of  them  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors  j  aaid  the  King  of  glory 
shall  come  in. 


Days.  the  PSALTER. 


8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  It  is  the  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  even  tJie  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory 
shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  Even  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

PSALM  XXV.    Ad  te,  Domine,  levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ; 
my  God,  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee:  ()  let 
me  not  be  confounded,  neither  let  mine  enemies 
criumph  over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not  he 
asliamed;  but  such  as  transgress  without  a  cause 
shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy 
paths. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn  me:  for 
thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation;  in  thee  halh 
been  my  hope  all  the  day  long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  thy  tender 
mercies,  and  thy  loving-kindnesses,  whicli  have 
been  ever  of  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of  my 
youth;  hut  according  to  thy  mercy  think  thou 
upon  me,  O  Lokd,  for  thy  goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord  ;  therefore 
will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall  he  guide  in  judg- 
ment ;  and  such  as  are  gentle,  them  shall  he  learn 
liis  way. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and 
truth,  unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  his 
testimonies. 

l(t  For  thy  Name's  sake,  O  Lord,  be  merciful 
untti  my  sin  ;  for  it  is  great. 

11  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  him 
shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  his  seed  shall 
inherit  the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them  that 
TKiX  him  :  fti;d  hy  will  show  them  his  covenant. 


THE  PSALTEK.  Day  ''- 


14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  tlie  Lord  ; 
for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon 
me  ;  for  I  am  desolate,  and  in  misery. 

IG  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged:  O 
brino;  thou  me  out  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery,  and  for- 
give me  all  my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies,  how  many  tliey  are; 
and  they  bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against  ine. 

1.')  O  keep  my  sinil,  and  deliver  me:  let  me  not  be 
coiifoundeu,  for  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  ri><hteous  dealing  wait 
upon  me;  for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

•2i  Deliver  Israel,  6  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

PSALM  XXVI.    Judica  nie,  Domine. 

BE  thou  my  Judge,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walked 
innocently:    my  trust  hath  been  also  iu  the 
Lord,  therefore  shall  I  not  fall. 

2  Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  me  j  try  out 
my  reins  and  my  heart. 

'J  For  thy  loving-kindness  is  ever  before  nunc 
eyes;  and  1  will  walk  in  thy  truth, 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons;  neither 
will  I  have  fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

5  I  have  hated  tiie  congregation  of  the  wicked ; 
and  will  not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

{)  I  will  wash  my  hands  iu  iunocency,  O  Lord  ; 
and  so  will  I  go  to  thine  altar ; 

7  That  1  may  show  the  voice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

8  LoKD,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house, 
and  the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners,  nor 
my  life  with  the  blood-thirsty  ; 

"10  In  whose  hands  is  wickedness,  and  their  right 
hand  is  full  of  gifts. 

11  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  innocently  i  O  de- 
liver me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  right:  1  will  praise  the  Lord 
in  the  congregations. 


THE  PSALTER, 


(IHbcning  grayer. 

PSALM  XXVI L    Dominus  illuminatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  liirht  and  my  salvation  ;  whom 
then  sliall  I  fear  ?  the  Loub  is  the  streiij^'th  of 
my  life ;  of  whom  then  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wickeil,  even  mine  enemies  and  my 
fnes,  came  upon  me  lo  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stum- 
bled and  fell. 

3  Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid  against  me, 
yet  shall  not  my  heart  be  afraid ;  and  though  there 
idse  up  war  against  me,  yet  will  I  put  my  trust  in 
him. 

4  One  thing  have  !  desired  of  the  Lord,  which  I 
will  require,  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  lite,  to  behold 
the  fair  beauty  of  the  Loud,  and  to  visit  his 
temple. 

.5  Forin  the  time  of  trouble  lie  shall  hide  me  in 
his  tabernacle  ;  yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his  dwell- 
ing shall  he  iiide  nie,  and  set  me  up  upon  a  rock  of 
stone. 

(j  And  now  shall  he  lift  up  jnine  head  above 
mine  enemies  round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will!  offer  in  his  dwelling  an  obla- 
tion, with  great  gladness :  1  will  sing  and  speak 
praises  unto  the  Lord. 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  me. 

9  My  heart  hath  talked  of  thee.  Seek  ye  my 
face:  Thy  face.  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  tliy  face  from  me,  nor  cast 
thv  servant  away  in  displeasure. 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  succour:  lc«ve  me  Jiot, 
neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my  mother  foisake  me, 
the  Lord  taketh  me  up. 

13  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in 
the  right  way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  uill  of  mine 
adversaries:  for  there  are  false  witnesses  jisen  up 
Rg.'iinst  nic,  and  sneh  .^s  speak  \vron;<. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  5. 


15  I  should  utterly  have  fainted,  but  that  I 
believe  verily  to  see  the  goodness  of  the  Lokd  iii 
the  land  of  the  li^^ng. 

16  O  tarrv  thou  the  Lord's  leisure ;  be  strong, 
and  he  shall  comfort  thine  heart  j  and  put  thou 
thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 

reALM  XXV I IL    Ad  te,  Dowine. 

UNTO  thee  will  1  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength: 
think  no  scorn  of  me;  lest,  if  tliou  make  as 
though  thou  hearest  not,  1  become  like  ihem  that 
go  down  into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  ray  humble  petitions,  when  I 
cry  unto  thee ;  when  I  hold  up  my  hands  towards 
the  meicy-stat  of  thy  holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy  me  with 
the  ungodly  and  wicked  doers,  which  speak  friendly 
to  their  neighbours,  but  ijnagine  miscliief  in  their 
hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and 
according  to  the  wickedness  of  their  own  inventions. 

3  Recompense  them  after  the  work  of  their 
hands  ;  pay  them  that  they  have  deserved. 

6  For  tliey  regard  not  in  their  mind  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  nor  the  optiation  of  Ids  hands: 
therefor*  shall  he  break  them  down,  and  not  build 
them  up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  humble  petitions. 

a  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield; 
my  heart  hath  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped ; 
therefore  my  heart  danceth  lor  joy,  and  in  my 
song  will  [  praise  Inm. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the 
wholesome  detence  of  his  Anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  people,  and  give  thy  blessing  tmto 
thine  inheritance:  f*.-ed  them,  and  set  them  up  for 

PSALM  XXIX,    Afferte  Domino. 

BRING  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,   bring 
young  rams  unto  the  Lord  ;  ascribe  unto  the 
Lord  worsliip  and  strength. 

2  Give  tlie  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his 
Name;  worsliip  the  Lord  v.ith  holy  worship. 


DAT  6.  THE  PSALTER. 


3  It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  tlie  waters; 
it  is  the  {jlorious  God  that  maketh  the  thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruledi  the  sea ;  the  voice 
of  the  Lord  is  mighty  in  operation ;  the  voice  of 
tile  Lord  is  a  glorious  voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar 
trtes;  yea,  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedai's  of  Liba- 
nus. 

G  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf;  Li- 
'oHiius  also,  and  Sirion,  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of 
fire ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilder- 
ness; yea,  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of 
Cadts. 

3  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to 
bring  forth  young.and  discovereth  the  tliick  bushes : 
ill  liis  temple  doth  every  man  speak  of  his  honour. 

!)  The  Lord  sittech  above  the  water-fiood,  and 
the  Lord  remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Loud  shall  give  strength  unto  his 
people ;  the  LoRD  siiall  give  his  people  the  bless- 
ing of  peace. 


THE  SIXTH  DAY. 

PSALM  XXK.    ExaUabo  te,  Dumine. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O  Lord;  for  thou  hast 
set  me  up,  and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph 
over  me. 

2  O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee ;  and  rhou 
hast  Iiealed  me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of 
hell:  thou  hast  kept  my  life  from  them  that  go 
down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of 
Iris ;  and  give  thanks  unto  him,  for  a  remem- 
brance of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth  but  the  twnkling 
of  an  eye,  and  in  his  pleasure  is  life ;  heaviness 
may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the 


THE  PSALTEFL  DatG. 


6  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be 
removed:  thou,  Lord,  of  thy  goodness,  hast  made 
mv  hill  so  stroiitr. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me,  and  I  was 
troubled. 

»  Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  gat  me 
to  my  LoKD  rit^ht  humbly. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go 
down  to  tlie  pit? 

10  Shall  the  dustp;ive  thanks  unto  thee?  or  shall 
it  declare  tiiy  truth  ? 

11  Hear,  O  Lohd,  and  have  mercy  upon  mej 
LoKi>,  be  thou  my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my  heanness  iiito  joy; 
thou  liast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with 
gladness : 

13  Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing  of  thy 
praise  without  ceasing.  6  my  God,  1  will  give 
tiianks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

PSALM  XX.XL    In  te,  Domine,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  tnist ;  let  me 
never  be  put  to  confusion ;  deliver  me  in  thy 
righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me;  make  haste  to 
deliver  me. 

3  And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house  of  de- 
fence, that  thou  mayest  save  me. 

4  For  thou  art  my  strong  rock,  and  my  castle : 
be  thou  also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  thy  Name's 
sake. 

5  Draw  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid 
pri\ily  for  nie  ;  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

6  Into  thy  hands  F  commend  my  spirit j  for  thou 
hast  redeemed  me,  O  Lord,  thou  Cod  of  truth. 

7  I  have  hated  them  that  hold  of  superstitious 
vanities,  and  my  trust  hath  been  in  the  Lohd. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy  ;  for 
thou  hast  considered  my  trouble,  and  hast  known 
my  soul  in  adversities. 

9  Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of 
the  enemy;  but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large 
room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for   I  am  in 


'  Day  6.  THE  PSALTER. 


trouble,  and  mine  eye  is  consumed  for  veiy  hea\i- 
ness ;  yea,  my  soul  and  my  body. 

11  For  my  life  is  waxen  old  with  heanness,  and 
my  years  with  mouniing. 

12  My  strength  faileth  me,  because  of  mine  ini- 
quity, and  my  bones  are  consumed. 

13  1  became  a  reproof  among  all  mine  enemies, 
but  especially  among  my  neighbours;  and  ihcy  of 
mine  acquaintance  were  afraid  of  me ;  and  they 
that  did  see  me  without,  conveyed  themselves  from 
me. 

14  I  am  clean  forgotten  as  a  dead  man  out  of 
mind;  I  am  become  like  a  broken  vessel. 

15  For  1  have  heard  the  blasphemy  of  the  multi- 
tude, and  fear  is  on  every  side  ;  while  they  conspire 
together  against  me,  and  take  tlieir  counsel  to  take 
away  my  life. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee,  O  Lord;  1 
ha^'e  said,  Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy'liand  ;  deliver  me  from  the 
hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  fiom  them  that  perse- 
cute me. 

18  Show  thy  ser\'ant  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance, and  sa\'e  me  for  thy  mercy's  snke. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lonn,  for  I 
iiave  called  upon  thee ;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to 
confusion,  and  be  put  to  silence  in  the  grave. 

20  Let  tiie  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which 
cruelly,  disdainfully,  and  despitefully  speak  against 
the  righteous. 

21  O  how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou 
liiist  laid  up  for  them  tliat  fear  thee,  and  that  thou 
hast  prepared  fur  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
even  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 

22  Thou  Shalt  hide  them  privily  by  tliineown  pre- 
sence from  the  provoking  of  all  men :  thou  shalt 
keep  them  secretly  in  thy  tabernacle  from  the  strife 
of  tongues. 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lokd  ;  for  he  hath  showed 
me  marvellous  great  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

24  And  when  I  made  haste,  I  said,  1  am  case  out 
of  the  sight  of  tliine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my 
prayer,  when  I  cried  unto  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  (i. 


26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints;  for  tlie 
LoKD  preserveth  them  that  are  faithful,  and  pleii- 
teously  rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

27  He  stronfr,  and  he  shall  establish  your  heart, 
all  ye  that  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 


€i)cn{ng  ^Ornijtr. 


PSALM  XXXII.    Deaf i,  quorum. 

r>  LESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  for- 
)  ^ivcn,  and  \vl)ose  sin  is  covertd. 
2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  \yhom  tlie  Lord  im- 
puteth  no  sin,  and  in  whose  sjjirit  there  is  no  guile. 
.3  Kor  whilst  I  held  my  tonjjue,  my  bones^  con- 
sumed away  tlirnuj^h  my  daily  complaining. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  lieavy  upoti  me  day  and  niglit, 
and  my  moisture  is  like  the  lironght  in  summer. 

5  1  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee  ;  and 
mine  unrighteousness  have  1  not  hid. 

(j  I  said,  1  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ; 
and  so  thou  forgavest  the  wickednes-;  of  my  sin. 

7  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his 
prayer  unto  thee,  in  a'tims  when  thou  mayest  be 
fouiid  ;  hut  in  tlie  great  water-floods  tiiey  shall  rot 
come  nigh  him. 

8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt 
preserve  me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me 
about  with  songs  of  deliverar)ce. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thoe  in  the  way 
wherein  thou  shalt  go ;  and  1  will  guide  thee  with 
mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse  and  mule,  which  have 
no  uiiderst;tnding ;  whose  mouths  must  be  held 
with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  fall  upon  thee. 

11  Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly;  but 
whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  em- 
braceth  him  on  every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

PSALM  XXXIIL    Exultate,ju.<!tu 

T>EJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous;  for  it 
V  bccomelh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 


'  Day G.  a'HE  PSALTEK. 


2  Praise  the  Lord  ^v^th  harp;  sinff  praises  unto 
him  with  the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  praises 
lustilv  unto  him  with  a  good  courage. 

4  I^'or  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true;  and  all  his 
works  are  faithful. 

/>  He  lovetli  righteousness  and  judgment;  the 
eartli  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  tlie  Loki). 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  lieavens  made; 
and  all  the  liosts  of  tliem  by  the  breath  of  his  moutii. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  tlie  sea  together, 
as  it  were  upon  an  heap  j  and  layeth  up  the  deep, 
as  in  a  treasure-house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Loud  :  stand  in  awe 
of  him,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world. 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  hea- 
then to  nought,  and  maketh  the  devices  of  the 
people  to  be  of  none  effect,  and  casteth  out  the 
counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever, 
and  the  thoughts  of  his  heart  from  generation  to 
generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord 
Jehovah:  and  blessed  are  tlie  folk  tliat  he  hath 
chosen  to  him,  to  be  liis  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven,  and 
bdield  all  the  children  of  men  ;  from  the  liabitation 
of  his  dwelling,  he  cousidereth  all  them  that  dwell 
on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them,  and 
understandpth  all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can  be  saved  by  the 
multitude  of  an  host;  neither  is  any  mighty  nian 
delivered  by  much  strength. 

10"  A  horse  is  counted  but  a  vain  thing  to  save  a 
man ;  neither  shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great 
strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that 
fear  liim,  and  upon  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
his  mercy ; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  feed 
them  in  tlie  time  of  dearth. 


THE  I'SALTER.  J)av6. 


19  Our  soul  hatli  patiently  tarried  for  the  Lord  ; 
for  he  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  liim;  because 
we  liave  ho])ed  in  liis  holy  Name. 

21  Let  tliy  merciful  kindness,  O  Lord,  be  upon 
us,  like  as  we  do  put  our  trust  in  ihce. 

PSALM  XXXIV.    Benedicam  Domino. 

I  WILL  alway  ffive  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  his 
praise  shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  Mv  soul  shall  make  herboast  in  theLoRD  ;  the 
humble  shall  liear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with  ine,  and  let  us  magnify 
his  Name  togetlier. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  mej  yea,  he 
deli\'ered  me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened ; 
and  theii-  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  Lo,  tlie  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him  ; 
yea,  and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tanicth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is : 
blessed  is  tlie  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O  fi;ar  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints ;  for  they 
that  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,  and  sufferhunger ;  but  they 
wlio  seek  tlie  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing 
that  is  good. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  mejl 
will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

1:J  \\liat  man  is  he  that  lusleth  to  live,  and  would 
fain  see  good  davs  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that 
they  speak  no  guile. 

14  Escliew  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and 
ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous, 
and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them 
that  do  evil,  to  root  out  the  lemembrance  of  them 
from  tlie  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
them,  and  deli\-ereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 


Day  7.  THE  PSALTEIL 


18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a 
contrite  heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  hum- 
ble spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous;  but 
the  Lord  delivt-reth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of 
them  is  broken. 

21  But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly;  and 
they  that  hate  tlie  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants; 
and  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not 
be  destitute. 


THE  SEVENTH  DAY. 

PSALM  XXXV.    Judka  me,  Domine. 

PLEAD  thou  mv  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them 
that  strive  with  me,  and  figlit  thou  against 
them  that  fight  against  me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield  and  buckler,  and 
stand  up  to  help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  ag-'dnst 
them  that  persecute  me :  say  unto  my  soul,  I  am 
thy  salvation. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded,  and  put  to  shame, 
that  seek  after  my  soul;  let  them  be  turned  back, 
and  brought  to  confusion,  that  imagine  mischief 
for  me. 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  dust  before  the  wind,  and 
the  angel  of  the  Lord  scattering  them. 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery,  and  let  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  have  privily  laid  their  net  to  destroy 
me  without  a  cause;  yea,  even  without  a  cause  have 
they  made  a  pit  for  mv  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction  come  upon  him  una- 
wares, and  his  net  tliat  he  hath  laid  privily  catch 
himself;  that  he  may  fall  into  his  0V7n  mischief. 

9  And,  my  soul,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  ;  it  shall 
I'ejoice  in  his  salvation.  j 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  7. 


10  All  my  bones  shall  say.  Lord,  who  is  like  un- 
to thee,  who  deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too 
strong  for  him  •  yea,  the  poor,  and  him  that  is  in 
misery,  from  him  that  spoileth  him  ? 

11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up:  they  laid  to  my 
charge  tilings  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  to  the  great 
discomfort  of  my  soul. 

13  Nevertheless,  when  they  were  sick,  I  put  on 
sackcloth,  and  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting;  and 
my  prayer  shall  turn  into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as  though  it  had  been  my 
friend  or  my  hrotjier;  Iwent  heavily,  as  one  that 
mourneth  for  his  mother, 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gather- 
ed themselves  together  ;  yea,  the  verj'  abjects  came 
together  against  me  unawaies,  making  mouths  at 
me,  and  ceased  not. 

IC  With  the  flatterers  were  busy  mockers,  who 
gnashed  upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  upon  this  ?  O 
deliver  m.y  soul  from  the  calamities  which  they  bring 
on  me,  aiid  my  darling  from  the  lions. 

18  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congre- 
gation ;   I  will  praise  thee  among  much  people. 

19  O  let  not  them  that  are  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me  ungodly  ;  neither  let  them  wink  with  their 
eyes,  that  hate  me  \vithout  a  cause. 

2()  And  why  .'  their  communing  is  not  for  peace  ; 
but  they  imagine  deceitful  words  against  them  that 
are  quiet  in  the  land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  and 
said.  Fie  on  thee  !  fie  on  thee  !  we  saw  it  with  our 
eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord  ;  hold  not  thy 
tongue  then  ;  go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 

23  Awake,  and  stand  up  to  judge  my  quarrel ; 
avenge  thou  my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  according  to  thy 
righteousness  ;  and  let  theni  not  triumph  over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their  hearts.  There  I  there ! 
so  would  we  have  it ;  neither  let  them  say.  We  have 
de\-ourcd  him. 

2G  Let  them  be  put  to  conftision  and  shame  toge- 


Day  7.  THE  I'SALTElt. 


ther,  that  rejoice  at  my  trouble  ;  let  them  be  clothed 
■^vith  rebuke  and  dishonour,  that  boast  tliemselves 
agttinst  nie. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and  rejoice,  that  favour  my 
righteous  dealing;  yea,  let  them  say  ahvay,  Hless- 
ed  be  the  I.oru,  who  hath  pleasure  in  the  prosperity 
of  his  servant. 

2U  And  as  for  my  tongue,  it  shall  be  talking 
of  thy  righteousness,  and  of  thy  praise,  all  the  day 
long. 

PSALM  XXXVL    Dixit  injustus. 

MY  lieart  showcth  me  the  wickedness  of  the  un- 
godly, that  tliere  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his 
eyes. 

2  For  he  flattereth  himself  in  liis  own  sight,  until 
his  abominable  sin  be  found  out. 

3  The  words  of  liis  mouth  are  unrighteous  and 
full  of  deceit:  he  liath  left  off  to  beliave  himself 
wisely,  and  to  do  good. 

4  Heimagineth  mischief  upon  his  bed,  and  Iiath 
setliimself  in  no  good  way  ;  neither  doth  he  ablior 
any  thing  that  is  evil. 

5  Tliy"  mercy,  O  Lord,  reachcth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  faithfulness  unto  t.'ie  clouds. 

6  ^riiy  righteousness  standetli  like  tlie  strong 
mountains:  thy  judgments  are  like  the  groat  deep. 

7  Thou,  LoKD,  shalt  save  bntli  man  and  beast: 
how  excellent  is  thy  mercy,  ()  God  !  and  the  cliil- 
dren  of  men  shall  put  t)ieir  trust  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings. 

8  'rhey  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plenteousness 
of  thy  house ;  and  thou  slialt  give  them  drink  of  thy 
pleasures,  as  out  of  the  river. 

{)  For  witli  thee  is  the  well  of  life;  and  in  thy 
light  sliall  we  see  light. 

10  Ocontimie  forth  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them 
tliat  know  thee,  and  thy  righteousness  unto  them 
that  are  true  of  heart. 

11  O  let  not  tlie  foot  of  pride  come  against  me; 
and  let  not  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast  me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen,  all  tliat  work  wicked- 
ness ;  they  are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to 
stand. 


THE  PSALTKll.  Day 


PSALM  XXXVII.     Noli  cemitlm-i. 

FRET  not  thyself  because  of  tliemiffodly  ;  neither 
be  thou  einious  against  the  eA'il  tloeis. 

2  l"or  tlicy  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 
and  be  withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Put  thou  tliy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doinj:; 
good ;  dwell  in  tl;e  land,  and  veiilv  thou  slialt  be 
fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give 
thee  tliy  lieart's  desire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  tlie  Lord,  and  put  thy 
trust  in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  rigliteousness  as  clear  as  the 
liglit,  and  thy  just  dealing  as  tlie  noon-day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide'  patiently 
upon  liini:  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way 
doth  prosper,  against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil 
counsels. 

}i  Leave  off  from  \vratli,  and  let  go  displeasure: 
fret  not  thyself,  else  slialt  thou  be  moved  to  iki  evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  sliall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they 
tliat  patiently  abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit 
the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be 
clean  gone  :  thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he 
sliall  be  away. 

11  lUit  the  meek-spirited  shall  possess  the  earth, 
and  shall  be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just, 
and  gnaslieth  upon  him  with  liis  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn;  for  he 
hath  seen  that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and 
have  bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and 
needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  are  ot  a  right  conversa- 
tion. 

15  Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart, 
and  their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  bet- 
ter than  great  riches  of  tlie  ungo<lly. 


Day?.  the  PSALTER. 


17  For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken, 
and  tlie  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  godly; 
and  their  inlieritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous 
time ;  and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have 
enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the 
enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of 
lambs :  yea,  even  as  the  smoke  shall  they  consume 
away. 

21  The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again ; 
but  the  righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the 
land ;  and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be 
rooted  out. 

23  The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and 
maketh  his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away;  for 
the  Lord  upholdeth  bim  with  his  hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old  ;  and  yet 
saw  1  never  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  beg- 
ging their  bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendcth; 
and  his  seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good  ; 
and  dwell  for  evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right ; 
he  forsaketh  not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  aie 
preser^•ed  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished  ;  as  for 
the  seed  of  the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 
therein  for  ever. 

31  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in 
wisdom,  and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judg- 
ment. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his 
f  oings  shall  not  slide. 

33  The  ungodljf  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh 
occasion  to  slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor 
condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  8. 


and  he  shall  promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess 
the  land :  when  the  ungodly  shall  peiish,  thou  shalt 
see  it. 

3()  I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  powei*, 
and  flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

37  1  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone  :  I  sought  him, 
but  his  place  could  no  where  be  found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing 
that  is  right;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at 
the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  to- 
gether ;  and  t)ie  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall 
be  rooted  out  at  tlie  last- 

40  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of 
the  Lord  ;  who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time 
of  trouble. 

41  Arid  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save 
them  :  lie  shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and 
shall  save  them,  because  they  put  tlieir  ti-ust  in 
liim. 


THE  EIGHTH  DAY. 
J^orning  ^Brawcr. 

rSALM  XXXVllI.    Dominene  in  furore. 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger ; 
neither  chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy 
handpresseth  me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thy 
displeasure  ;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  rny  bones, 
by  reason  of  my  sin. 

4  For  my  ^^-ickednessesaregoneovcrmy  head,  and 
ai-e  like  a  sore  burden,  too  hea\-y  for  me  to  bear. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and  are  corrupt,  through 
my  foolishness. 

6  1  am  brought  into  so  great  trouble  and  misery, 
that  I  go  mourning  all  the  day  long. 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a  sore  disease,  and 
there  is  no  whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  1  am  feeble  and  sore  smitten  ;  I  have  roared  for 
the  very  distiuietness  of  my  heart. 


Day!{.  the  PSALTER- 


9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my  desire;  and  my 
groaning  is  not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  niy  strength  hath  failed 
me,  and  the  sight  of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  neighbours  did  stand  look- 
ing upon  my  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen  stood  afar 
olf. 

12  They  also  that  sought  after  my  life  laid  snares 
for  me;  and  tliey  tliat  went  about  to  do  me  ev" 
ralked  of  wickedness,  and  imagined  deceit  all  the 
(lav  long. 

13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a  deaf  man,  and.  heard 
not ;  and  as  one  that  is  dumb,  wlio  doth  not  open 
his  mouth. 

14  1  became  even  as  a  man  that  heareth  not,  and 
in  whose  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  C)  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust; 
tliou  shalt  answer  for  me,  O  Lord  my  God. 

16  I  have  required  that  they,  even  mine  enemies, 
shovild  not  triumph  over  me;  for  when  my  foot 
slipt,  tliey  rejoiced  greatly  against  me. 

17  And  i  truly  am  set  in  the  plague,  and  my 
lieavincss  is  ever  in  my  sight. 

IH  For  I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be 
sorry  for  my  sin. 

ly  Uut  mine  enemies  live,  and  are  mighty;  and 
they  that  hate  me  wrongfully  are  many  in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward  evil  for  good  are 
against  me;  because  I  follow  the  thing  that 
good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God;  be  not 
thou  far  from  me. 

'iiJ  Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord  God  of  my 
salvation. 

PSALM  XXXIX,    Dixi,  CKitodiam. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I 
offend  not  in  my  tongue. 

2  I  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  were  with  a  bridle, 
wliile  the  ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing:  I  kept 
silence,  yea,  even  from  good  words ;  but  it  was  I 
pain  and  grief  to  me.  j 

4  Mv   lioart  was  hot  within   me:  and  while  1  | 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  8. 


was  thus  musing  tlie  fire  kindled,  and  at  the  last 
1  spake  with  my  tongue  ; 

5  LoKn,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  tlie  number 
of  my  days;  that  I  maybe  certified  how  long  I 
have  to  li\-e. 

6  Beliold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a 
span  long,  and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in 
respect  of  thee ;  and  verily  every  man  living  is 
altogether  vanity. 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  dis- 
quictetJi  himself  in  vain  ;  he  heapeth  up  riches, 
and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather  them. 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope?  Truly  my 
hope  is  even  in  tliee. 

y  Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences;  and  make 
me  not  a  ribuke  unto  the  fixilish. 

10  I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my  mouth  ; 
for  it  was  thy  doing. 

11  Take  thy  plague  away  from  me:  I  am  even 
consimied  by  the  means  of  thy  heavy  iiand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for 
sin,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like 
as  it  were  a  moth  fretting  a  garment:  every  man 
tlicrefore  is  but  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer)  O  Lokd,  and  with  thine  ears 
consider  my  calling;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears: 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  so- 
journer, as  all  my  fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a  little,  that  1  may  recover  my 
strength,  before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

PSALM  XL.    Ejcpectans  expectavi. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  LoRo,  and  he  in- 
clined unto  me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of  the  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  mire  and  cla^',  and  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock, 
and  ordered  tny  gomgs. 

3  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 
even  a  thanksgi\ing  vmto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  put  their 
trust  In  tile  Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  set  his  hope  in  the  | 
Lord,  and  turned  not  unto  the  proud,  and  to  such  I 
as  go  about  with  lies.  j 


Day  8.  THE  PSALTEIl, 


6  O  LoHD  my  God,  great  are  tlie  wotidrovis 
works  which  thou  hast  done,  like  as  be  also  thy 
thouglits,  wliich  are  to  us-ward  ;  and  yet  there  is 
no  man  tliat  ordereth  them  unto  thee. 

7  If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of  them, 
they  should  be  more  than  I  am  able  to  express. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  wouldest  not, 
but  mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou 
not  required:  tlien  said  I,  Lo,  I  comej 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of 
mc,  that  I  should  fulfil  thv  will,  O  my  God:  I  am 
content  to  do  it  •  yea,  tliy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

11  I  have  declared  thy'rightcousness  in  the  great 
congregation:  lo,  I  will  not  refrain  my  lips,  O 
Loud,  and  that  thou  knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my 
heart;  my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  trutli,  and  of  thy 
sahation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy  and 
truth  fi-oni  the  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me,  O 
Lord  ;  let  thy  loying-kindness  and  thy  truth 
alway  preserve  me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about 
me;  my  sins  have  taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that 
I  am  not  able  to  look  up ;  yea,  they  are  more  in 
number  than  the  hairs  of  my  head,  and  my  heart 
hath  failed  ine. 

16  O  Lord,  let  It  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver  me; 
make  haste,  O  Loud,  to  help  nie. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and  confounded  toge- 
ther, that  seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ;  let  them 
be  driven  backward,  and  put  to  rebuke,  that  wisli 
me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate,  and  rewarded  with  shame, 
that  say  unto  me.  Fie  upon  thee  !  fie  upon  thee ! 

ly  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  be  joyful  and 
glad  in  thee:  and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation, 
sav  alway,  1  he  Lord  be  praised! 

So  As  for  me,  1  am  poor  and  needy;  but  the 
Lord  careth  for  me. 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer ;  make  not 
long  tarrying,  O  my  God. 


THE  PSALTER. 


CBbcning  ^raocr. 

PSALM  XLL    Bcatus quiinfeUigit. 

BLESSED   is  he  that  considereth  t!ie  poor  atirt 
needy ;  the  Lord    shall  deliver   him  in  the 
time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  Ireep  him  alive, 
tliat  he  may  be  blessed  upon  earth  ;  and  deliver  not 
thou  him  into  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him  uhen  he  lieth  sick 
upon  his  bed;  make  thou  all  his  bed  in  his  sick- 
ness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me;  heal  my 
soul,  for  I  have  snmed  against  thee. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me.  When  shall  he 
die,  and  his  name  i)erish  ? 

(5  And  if  become  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity, 
and  his  heart  concciveth  falseliood  within  himself; 
and  when  he  cometh  forth,  he  telleth  it. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whisper  together  against  me; 
even  against  me  do  they  imagine  this  e\iL 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guiltiness  proceed  against 
him ;  and  now  that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise  up  no 
more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar  friend  whom  I 
trusted,  wiio  did  also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  laid 
great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto  me, O  Lord;  raise 
thou  me  up  again,  and  I  shall  reward  them. 

11  Hy  this  I  know  thou  favourest  me,  that  mine 
enemy  doth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  I  am  in  my  health,  thou  upholdcst 
me,  and  shalt  set  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  worU 
without  end.     Amen. 

PSALM   XHL     Qucniadmodum. 

I   IKE  as  the  hart  desireth   tlie  water-brooks,  so 
J  iongeth  my  soul  after  tliee,  O  Ood. 
'J  My  soul  is  athirst  for  flcid,  yea,  even  for  the 
living  God  :  when  shall  I  come  to' appear  before  tha 
presence  of  Ood  ? 
3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  ni^ht, 


DAT  a  THE  PSALTER. 


while  they  daily  say  unto  me.  Where  is  now  thy 
God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my 
lieart  by  myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude, 
and  brought  them  fortli  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksginng,  among 
such  as  keep  holy-day. 

6  Why  art  tliou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ? 
and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  1  will  yet  give  him 
tlianks  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me ;  tlierefore 
will  I  remember  thee  concerning  the  land  of  Jordan, 
and  the  little  hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  callcth  anotlier,  because  of  the  noise 
of  the  water-pipes ;  all  thy  waves  and  storms  are 
gone  over  me. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted  his  !o\ing-ldndncss 
in  the  day-time;  and  in  the  night-season  did  I  1 
sin,2r  of  him,  and  made  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of 
mv  life. 

"11  I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  sti-ength.  Why 
hast  thou  forgotten  me?  why  go  I  thus  heavily, 
wliile  tlie  enemy  oppresseth  me  ? 

12  My  bones  are  smitten  asunder  as  with  a 
sword,  while  nunc  enemies  that  trouble  me  cast  me 
in  the  teeth ; 

1.3  Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me.  Where 
is  now  thy  God? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soitl  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  m  ithin  me  ? 

15  O  put  tliy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  thank 
him,  which  is  tlie  help  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

PSALM  XLIIL    Judicmne,  neu.i. 

(^{  IVF,  sentence  witli  me,  O  God,  and  defend  my 
X  cause  against  the  ungodly  people;  O  deliver 
me  from  the  deceitful  and  wicked  man. 

2  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength,  why  hast 
tlio'.i  put  me  from  thee?  and  why  go  1  so  heavily, 
while  tlie  enemy  oppresseth  me? 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  that  tliey 
may  lead  me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  dwelling. 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  a 


4  And  that  I  may  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  even 
unto  the  God  of  my  joy  and  gladness;  and  upon 
the  harp  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  God,  my 
Gnd. 

5  Why  art  thou  so  hea\-y,  O  my  soul?  and  why 
art  tliou  so  disquieted  within  me? 

6  O  put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  I  will  5'et  give 
him  thanks,  which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 


TH15  NINTH  DAY. 

PSALM  XLIV.    Deu.",  aurihus. 

WE  have  heard  with   our  ears,  O    God,  our 
fathers  h.ive  told  us  what  thou  hast  done  in 
their  time  of  old  ; 

2  Hov/  thou  hast  driven  out  the  heathen  with 
thy  hand,  and  planted  them  in  ;  how  thou  hast 
destroyed  the  nations,  and  cast  thein  out. 

3  For  they  gat  not  the  land  in  possession  through 
their  own  sAvord,  neither  was  it  their  own  arm 
tliat  helped  them : 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  ami,  and  the 
light  of  thy  countenance;  because  thou  hadst  a 
favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God;  send  help  unto 
Jacob. 

6  Through  thee  will  we  overthrow  our  enemies, 
and  in  thy  Name  will  we  tread  them  under  that 
rise  up  against  us. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  it  is  not  my 
sword  tiiat  shall  help  me ; 

8  But  it  is  thou  that  savc^t  us  from  our  enemies, 
and  puttest  them  to  contusion  that  hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of  (Jod  all  day  long,  and  will 
praise  thy  Name  forever. 

10  Hut  now  thou  art  far  off,  and  puttest  us  to 
confusion  ;  and  gocst  not  fortli  witli  nr.r armies. 

11  Thou  makest  us  to  turn  cur  backs  upon  our 
enemies,  so  that  they  which  hate  us  spoil  our  goods. 

_ 


Day  9.  THE  PSALTER, 


12  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten  up  like  sheep,  and  hast 
scattered  us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thy  people  for  nought,  and  takest 
no  money  for  them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be  rebuked  of  our  neigh- 
bours, to  be  laughed  to  scorn,  and  had  in  derision  of 
them  that  are  round  about  us. 

15  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a  by-word  among  the 
heathen,  and  that  the  people  shake  their  lieads  at 
us. 

16  My  confusion  is  daily  before  me,  and  the  shame 
of  my  face  hath  covered  me  ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the  slanderer  and  blasphemer, 
for  the  enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be  come  upon  us,  yet  do 
we  not  forget  thee,  nor  beliave  oiu-selves  frowardiy 
In  thy  covenant. 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  neither  our  steps 
gone  out  of  thy  way  : 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast  smitten  us  into  the 
place  of  dragons,  and  covered  us  with  tlie  shadow  of 
death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the  Name  of  our  God,  and 
holden  up  our  hands  to  any  strange  god,  shall  noc 
God  search  it  out  ?  for  he  knoweth  tlie  very  secrets 
of  the  heart. 

22  For  thy  sake  also  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long, 
and  are  counted  as  sheep  appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest  thou  ?  awake,  and  be 
not  absent  from  us  for  ever. 

24  Wlierefnre  hidcst  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest 
our  misery  and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought  low,  even  unto  the 
dust;  our  belly  cleavelh  unto  the  ground. 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy 
mercy's  sake. 

PSA  LM  XLV.    Eructavit  cor  meitnu 

MY  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter  ;  1  speak  of 
tlie  things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  re.idy  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  full 
of  grace  are  thy  lips,  because  God  hath  blessed  thee 
for  ever. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  a 


4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O 
thou  Most  Mighty,  according  to  thy  worihip  and 
renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with  thine  honour:  ride 
on,  because  of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness,  and 
righteousness ;  and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee 
terrible  tilings. 

b"  Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp,  and  the  people  shall 
be  subdued  unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst  among  the 
King's  enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever;  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

8  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  ini- 
quity ;  wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed 
thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes,  and 
cassia  ;  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have 
made  thee  glad. 

10  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable 
women  ;  upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen 
in  a  vesture  of  gold,  wrought  about  with  divers 
colours. 

11  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider;  incline 
tliine  ear;  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy 
father's  house. 

12  So  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty ; 
for  he  is  thy  Lord  God,  and  worship  thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  therewith  a 
gift ;  like  as  the  rich  also  among  the  people  shall 
make  their  supplication  before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within ; 
her  clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment 
of  needlework  :  the  virgins  that  be  her  fellows  shall 
bear  her  company,  and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee, 

16  With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought, 
and  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers,  thou  slialt  have  chil- 
dren,  whom  thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  lands. 

18  I  will  remember  thy  Name  from  one  generar 
tion  to  another;  therefore  shall  the  people  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  world  without  end. 


W  3 


Day  9,  THE  PSALTEll. 


PSALM  XLVI.    Deus  noster  rcfugium. 

GOD  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

2  Therefore  nil!  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth 
be  moved,  and  though  the  hills  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea. 

3  Thous:h  the  waters  thereof  rage  and  swell,  and 
t)iough  the  mountains  shake  at  the  tempest  of  the 
same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God ;  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  Most  Highest. 

5  God  is  ill  the  midst  of  her,  therefore  shall  she 
not  be  removed ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  tliat  right 
early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much  ado,  and  the  kingdoms 
are  moved  ;  but  God  hath  shov/ed  his  voice,  and  the 
earth  shall  melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Ja- 
cob is  our  refuit?e. 

a  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  the 
Lord,  what  destruction  he  hath  brought  upon  tlie 
earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world  ;  he 
breaketh  the  bow,  and  knapperh  the  spear  in  sunder, 
and  bnrncth  tlie  chariots  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will 
be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  p*nd  I  will  be  exalt- 
ed in  tlie  earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


€&cnmg  ^rap^v. 


PSALM  XLVIL     Omnes  gentas,  plaiidite. 

O  CLAP  your  hands  togetlier,  all  ye  people:  Osing 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2  For  the  Lord  is  high,  and  to  be  feai-ed  ;  he  is 
the  great  King  upon  all  the  earth. 

3  He  sliall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the 
nations  under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  clioose  out  an  heritage  for  us,  even  the 
worship  of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 


THE  PSAXTER.  Day  9. 


5  God  is  pone  up  witli  a  merry  noise,  and  the 
Lord  with  the  sound  of  tlie  trump. 

6  O  sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  God ;  O 
sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  caitli  :  sing  ye 
praises  with  understanding. 

8  Cod  reigneth  over  the  heathen ;  God  sitteth 
upon  his  holy  seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  are  joined  unto  the 
people  of  the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for  God,  wliioh  is 
very  liigh  exalted,  doth  defend  the  eaith,  as  it  were 
«-ith  a  shield. 

PSALM  XLVin.    Maentu  Dominus. 

(■^  REAT  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised  in 
T  the  city  of  our  God,  e\-en  upon  his  holy  liill. 

2  The  liiU  of  Sion  is  a  fair  place,  and  tli'e  joy  of 
the  whole  earth  ;  upon  the  nortli  side  lieth  tlie  city 
of  the  great  King :  God  is  well  known  in  her  pa- 
laces as  a  sure  refuge. 

3  For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth  are  gathered,  and 
gone  by  together, 

4  lliey  marvelled  to  see  such  things ;  they  were 
astonished,  and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon  them  j  and  sorrow,  as 
upon  a  woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thou  slialt  break  the  sliips  of  the  sea  through 
tlie  east-wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the 
city  of  tlie  Lord  of  hosts,  in  tlie  city  of  our  Godj 
God  uplioldeth  tlie  same  for  ever. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loviiig-kindness,  O  God,  in  the 
midst  of  thy  temple. 

9  O  God,  according  to  thy  Name,  so  is  thy  praise 
unto  the  world's  end;  thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 

10  Let  the  Mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the  daughter 
of  Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

11  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about  her; 
and  tell  the  towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks,  set  up  her  hotises, 
that  ye  may  tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever:  he 
shall  be  our  guide  unto  death. 

'     mI 


Day  y.  THE  PSALTER. 


PSALM  XLIX.    Aiidite  hcec,  omnes. 

0  HEAR  ye  this,  all  ye  people;  ponder  it  with 
your  ears,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  ; 

2  High  and  low,  rich  and  poor,  one  with  an- 
other. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom,  and  my  heart 
shall  muse  of  understanding:. 

4  1  will  incline  mine  ear  to  the  parable,  and  show 
my  dark  spetcli  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  wicked- 
ness, and  wlien  the  wickedness  of  my  heels  com- 
passeth  me  round  about? 

6  Tliere  be  some  that  put  their  trust  in  tlieir 
goods,  and  boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of 
their  riches. 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver  his  brother,  nor  make 
a#;reement  unto  God  for  him  ; 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem  their  souls,  so  that 
lie  must  let  tliat  alone  for  ever  ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long,  and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  l<"or  he  seeth  that  wise  men  also  die  and  perish 
together,  as  well  as  tlie  ignorant  and  foolish,  and 
leave  their  riches  for  oilier. 

11  And  yet  they  tliink  that  their  houses  shall 
continue  for  ever,  and  that  their  dwelling-places 
shall  endure  from  one  generation  to  another ;  and 
call  the  lands  after  their  own  names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will  not  abide  in  honour, 
seeing  he  may  be  compared  unto  the  beasts  that 
perish  :  this  is  the  way  of  them. 

13  This  is  their  foolishness,  and  their  posterity 
praise  their  saying. 

14  They  lie  in  the  hell  like  sheep;  death  gnaweth 
upon  them,  and  the  righteous  shall  have  dominion 
over  them  in  the  morning:  their  beauty  shall  con- 
sume in  the  sepulchre  out  of  their  dwelling. 

1.5  Gut  God  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  the 
place  of  hell ;  for  he  shall  receive  me. 

l(j  lie  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made  rich, 
or  if  tlie  glory  of  his  house  be  increased  ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with  him 
when  he  dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp  follow  liim. 

IB  For  while  he  lived,  he  counted  himself  an 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  10. 


happy  man ;  and  so  long  as  thou  doest  well  unto 
tlivself,  men  will  speak  good  of  thee. 

i9  He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  liis  fathers, 
and  slsall  never  see  light. 

20  Man  bein^  in  honour  hath  no  understanding-, 
but  is  compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish. 


THE  TENTH  DAY. 

PSALM  L.    Deuti  deorum. 
rpHE  LOHD,  even  the  most  mighty  God,  hath 
X.   spoken,  and  called  the  world,  from   the  rising 
up  of  tlie  sun  unto  the  going  down  thereof. 

•2  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  appeared  in  perfect 
bemty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep 
silence;  there  shall  go  before  him  a  consuming 
tire,  and  a  mighty  tempest  shall  be  stiired  up 
round  about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  the  heaven  from  above,  and  the 
earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ;  those  that 
have  made  a  covenant  with  me  with  sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declai-e  his  righteous- 
ness"; for  God  is  Judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  f  will  speak  ;  I  myself 
will  testify  against  thee,  O  Israel ;  for  I  am  God, 
even  thy  God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy  sacrifices, 
or  for  thy  burnt-offerings  j  because  they  were  not 
alway  before  me. 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thine  house,  nor 
he-goat  out  of  thy  folds. 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  tlie  forest  are  mine,  and 
so  are  tlie  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

11  I  know  all  the  fowl.s  upon  the  mountains, 
and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  in  my  sight. 

12  If  1  be  hungry,  I  will  not  tell  tliee ;  for  the 
whole  world  is  mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  1  will  eat  bull's  flesh,  and 
drink  the  blood  of  goats  ? 

__ 


Day  10.  THE  PSALTER. 


14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy 
vows  unto  the  Most  Highest. 

15  And  call  upon  nne  in  the  time  of  trouble;  so 
wnW  I  hear  thee,  and  thou  shalt  praise  me. 

10  But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God,  Why  dost 
thou  preach  my  laws,  and  takest  my  covenant  in 
thy  mouth  ; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatest  to  be  reformed,  and  hast 
cast  my  words  behind  thee? 

18  When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  thou  consentedst 
unto  him ;  and  liast  been  partaker  with  the 
adulterers. 

19  Tliou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  \vickedness, 
and  with  thy  tongue  thou  hast  set  forth  deceit. 

20  Thou  sHtest  and  spakest  against  thy  brother ; 
yea,  and  hast  slandered  thine  own  mother's  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  1  held  my 
tongue,  and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly,  that  I  am 
even  such  a  one  as  thyself;  but  1  mil  reprove  thee, 
and  set  before  thee  the  things  that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  Gtid,  lest  I 
pluck  you  away,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  oiTereth  me  thanks  and  praise,  he 
honoureth  me  ;  and  to  hitn  that  ordcretn  his  con- 
versation right,  will  I  sliow  the  salvation  of  God. 

PSALM  LL    Miserei-e  niei,  Deus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great 
goodness ;  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies  do  away  mine  offences. 

2  Wash  me  throughly  from  my  wickedness,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  siglit ;  that  thou  mightest  be 
justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear  when  thou  art 
judged. 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin 
hath  my  mother  conceived  me. 

(5  But  lo,  thou  requirest  tnitli  in  the  inward 
parts,  and  shult  make  uie  to  understand  wisdom 
secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  10. 


be  clean;    thou    shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be 
whiter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness, 
that  the  bones  whicli  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all 
my  misdeeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a 
riglit  sjiirit  witliin  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and 
take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  mc. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and 
stablisli  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  xmto  the  ^v^cked, 
and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Dehver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  Oo(5, 
thou  tliat  art  the  God  of  my  health ;  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my 
mouth  shall  show  thy  praise. 

IG  For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  1 
give  it  thee ;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt- 
offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a 
broken  and  contrite  heai't,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not 
despite. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gracious  untoSion ;  build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice 
of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt-offerings  and 
oblations;  then  shall  they  offer  young  buUccks 
upon  thine  altar. 

PSALM  LIL    Quid  gloriarisf 
TTTHY  boastest  thou  thyself,  thou  tyrant,  that 
>  V    thou  canst  do  mischief ; 

2  Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  yet 
daily  ? 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness,  and  with 
lies  thou  cuttest  like  g.  sharp  razor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more  than 
goodness,  and  to  talk  of  lies  more  than  righteous- 
ness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  works  that  may 
do  hurt,  O  thou  false  tongue. 

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Day  10.  THE  PSALTEIL 


6  'I'luTcfore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for  ever ;  he 
shall  UlUe  thee,  and  pluck  tliee  out  of  thy  dwelling, 
aiid  root  tliL'e  out  of  die  land  of  tlie  liviiitj. 

7  The  righteous  also  shall  see  this,  and  fear,  and 
shall  laugh  liim  to  scorn  ; 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God  for  his 
strength  ;  but  trusted  unto  the  multitude  -of  his 
riches,  and  strengthened  himself  in  his  wicked- 
ness. 

9  As  for  me,  1  am  like  a  green  olive-tree  in  the 
house  of  Giid ;  my  trust  is  iu  the  tender  mercy  of 
God  for  ever  and  ever. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  that 
thou  hast  done  j  and  I  will  hope  in  thy  Name,  fur 
thy  saints  like  it  well. 

€bcnlng  ^raocr. 

PSALM  LIII.    Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  foolish  body  hath  said  in  his  heart.  There 
is  no  God. 

2  Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abominable  in 
their  wickedness ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

3  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  chil- 
dren of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would 
understand,  and  seek. after  God. 

4  But  thi-y  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are 
altogether  become  abominable ;  there  is  also  none 
that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

5  Are  not  they  without  understanding  that  work 
wickedness,  eatii»g  up  my  people  as  if  they  would 
eat  bread  ?  they  have  not  called  upon  God. 

d  They  were  afraid  where  no  fear  was  ;  for  God 
iuith  broken  the  bones  of  him  that  bosicifed  thee ; 
tliou  hast  put  them  to  confusion,  because  God  hath 
despised  them. 

7  Oh,  that  the  salvation  were  given  unto  Israel 
out  of  Sion!  Oh,  that  the  Lord  U'ould  deliver  his 
pci  pie  out  of  captivity  ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  should 
be  light  glad. 

PSALM  LIV.    DfiMf,  in  nomine. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  for   thy  Name's  sake,    and 
avenge  me  in  thy  strength. 


THE  rSALTF.R.  Day  10. 


2  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hearken  unto 

the  words  of  inv  nionth. 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  a^ainjt  me;  and 
tyrants,  vliich  have  not  God  before  their  eyes,  seek 
after  my  soul. 

4  Heboid,  God  is  my  helper;  the  Lord  is  with 
them  that  uphold  my  soxil. 

6  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies: 
destroy  thou  them  in  thy  truth. 

6  An  oflfrring  of  a  free  heart  will  I  give  thee, 
and  praise  thy  Name,  O  Lokdj  because  it  is  so 
comfortable. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me  otit  of  all  my  trouble ; 
and  mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine 
enemies. 

PSALM  LV.    Eraudi,  Deu". 

HFAR  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself 
from  my  petition. 

2  Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me,  how  I  moiirn 
in  my  prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

3  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and  the  ungodly  com.eth 
on  so  fast ;  for  they  arc  minded  to  do  me  some 
mischief,  so  maliciously  are  they  set  against  me. 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and  the  fear 
of  death  is  fallen  npon  me. 

5  FearfuliH'ss  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me, 
and  an  horrible  dread  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  1  said,  0!i  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove! 
for  then  would  1  flee  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  1  get  me  away  far  off,  and 
remain  in  the  wiUleniess. 

K  1  would  make  haste  to  escape,  because  of  the 
stormy  wind  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O  Lord,  and  divide 
them ;  for  I  have  spied  unrighteousness  and  strife 
in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  within  the  walls 
thereof:  mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst 
of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  therein;  deceit  and  guile  go  not 
out  of  their  streets, 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open  enemy  that  hath  done 
me  this  dishonour  ;  for  tiien  1  could  have  bime  it : 

13  Neither  was  it  mine  adversary  that  did  mag- 

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DAT  11.  THE  PSALTEIL 


nify  himself  against  me;  for  then  peradventvire  I 
would  have  hid  myself  from  him  : 

14  But  it  was  even  tliou,  my  companion,  my 
guide,  and  mine  own  familiar  friend. 

15  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  wallced 
in  the  liouse  of  God  as  friends. 

1(5  Let  death  come  hastily  upon  them,  and  let 
them  go  down  quick  into  hell ;  for  wickedness  is  in 
their  dwellings,  and  among  them. 

17  As  for  me,  I  mil  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lord 
shall  save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon- 
day uill  I  pray,  and  that  instantly;  and  he  shall 
hear  my  voice. 

IJ)  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace 
from  tlie  battle  that  was  against  me;  for  there 
were  many  with  me. 

20  Yea,  even  God,  that  endureth  for  ever,  shall 
lieai-  me,  and  bring  them  down  ;  for  they  will  not 
turn,  nor  fear  (Jod. 

21  He  laid  his  hands  upon  such  as  be  at  peace 
with  him,  and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  moutli  were  softer  than 
butter,  having  war  in  h'ls  lieart ;  his  words  were 
smoother  than  oil,  and  yet  be  they  very  swords. 

23  0  cast  thy  bardtn  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  nourish  thee,  and  shall  not  suffer  the  righteous 
to  fall  for  ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring 
them  into  the  pit  of  destruurion. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  men  shall  not 
live  out  liulf  their  days:  nevertheless,  my  trust 
shall  be  in  thee,  O  Lord. 


TIIE  ELEVENTH  DAY. 

PSALM  LVI.    Misprere  nwi,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  Gr'd,  ft)r,nian  goeth  about 
to  devour  me ;  he  is  daily  fighting,  and  trou- 
bling me. 


THE  PSALTER,  Da  y  1 1 . 


2  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in  hand  to  swallow  me 
up ;  for  they  be  many  tliat  fight  against  me,  O  thou 
Most  Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,  though  lam  sometime  afraid,  yet 
put  I  my  trust  in  tliee, 

4  I  will  praise  God,  because  of  his  word:  I  liave 
put  my  trust  in  God,  and  will  not  fear  what  flesh 
can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my  words ;  all  that  they 
imagine  is  to  do  me  evil. 

6  They  hold  altogether,  and  keep  themselves  close, 
and  mark  my  steps,  when  they  lay  wait  tor  my  souL 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their  wickedness  ?  tliou,  O 
God,  in  thy  displeasure  shalt  cast  them  down. 

8  Thou  tellestmy  wanderings:  put  my  tears  into 
thy  bottle  :  aienot  these  things  noted  in  thy  book? 

9  Whensoever  I  call  upon  thee,  then  shall  mine 
enemies  be  put  to  flight:  this  1  know;  for  God  is 
on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  Avill  1  rejoice  j  in  the  Lord's 
word  will  1  comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  1  put  my  trust;  1  will  not 
be  afraid  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will  I  pay  my  vows;  unto 
thee  will  I  give  thanks, 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
and  my  feet  from  fallintr,  that  I  may  walk  before 
God  in  the  light  of  tlie  living. 

PSALM  LVII.    Miseret-e  mei,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me;  for  my  soul  trusreth  in  thee;  and  under 
the  sliadow  of  thy  wings  shall  be  my  refuge,  until 
this  tA'ranny  be  overpast, 

a  I'will  call  unto  the  most  high  God,  even  vmto 
the  God  that  shall  perform  the  cause  which  I  have 
in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from 
the  reproof  of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  truth :  my 
soul  is  among  lions. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the  children  of  men,  that 
are  set  on  fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows, 
and  their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

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DAT  11.  THF,  PSALTER. 


6  Set  up  tliyself,  O  Ood,  above  the  heavens ;  and 
thy  g\ovv  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  liave  laid  a  net  for  my  feet,  and  pressed 
down  my  soul ;  they  liave  digged  a  pit  before  me,  and 
are  fallen  into  the  midst  of  it  tliemselves. 

«  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  1 
will  sing  and  give  praise. 

9  Awake  up,  my  glory;  a^vake,  lute  and  harp: 
I  myself  will  awake  ri^ht  earlj'. 

1()  I  will  give  tlianks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  amoHEr 
the  people ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  tliee  among  the 
nations. 

1 1  For  the  greatness  of  thy  mei-cy  reacheth  unto 
the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

12  Set  up  thyself, Of iod,  above  the  heavens;  and 
thy  glory  above  all  the  eartli. 

PSALM  LVin.    Si  vere  ittiqve. 

ARE  your  minds  set  upon  righteousness,  O  ye 
congregation  ?  and  do  ye  judge  the  thing  that 
is  right,  O  ye  sons  of  men  ? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  miscliicf  in  your  heart  upon 
the  earth,  and  your  hands  deal  with  wickedness. 

."M'he  ungodly  are  froward,  even  from  their  mo- 
ther's womb;  as  soon  as  they  are  born,  they  go 
astray,  and  speak  lies. 

4  They  are  as  venomor.s  as  the  poison  of  a  serpent, 
even  like  the  deaf  adder,  tliat  stoppeth  her  eais  ; 

5  Wliicli  retuseth  to  liear  the  voice  of  the  charmer, 
charm  he  never  so  wisely. 

()  Ureak  tlieir  teeth,  O  Ood,  in  their  mouths ; 
smite  the  jaw-bones  of  tlie  lions,  O  Lord:  let  them 
fall  away  like  water  that  runneth  apace;  and 
wlicn  they  shoot  tlieir  arrows  let  them  be  rooted 
out. 

7  Let  them  consume  sway  like  a  snail,  and  be  like 
the  untimely  fruit  of  a  wonian;  and  let  them  not 
see  the  sun. 

8  Or  ever  your  pots  be  made  hot  vnt'h  thorns,  so 
let  indignation  vex  Jiim,  even  as  a  thing  that  is 
raw. 

I)  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when  he  sceth  the 
vengeance ;  he  shall  wash  his  footsteps  in  the  blood 
of  the  ungodly. 


'HE  PSALTER. 


10  So  tliat  a  man  shall  say,  Verily  there  is  a  re- 
ward (or  the  ri;,'htenns;  doubtless  there  is  a  God 
that  judgeth  the  earth. 

rPALM   LIX.    Eripe  me  de  inimicif!. 

DEMVF.R  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  God  ;  defend 
mc  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 

2  O  deli\-er  m.e  from  the  wicked  doers,  and  save 
me  from  the  blood-thirsty  men. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for  my  soul ;  the  mighty 
men  are  patheml  ascaijist  me,  witliout  any  offence 
or  fault  of  mc,  O  Lobd. 

4  They  rtni  and  prepare  themselves  without  my 
fault ;  ari?e  thou  therefore  to  help  me,  and  hohokl. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thou  God  of 
Israel,  to  visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be  not  merciful 
unto  them  that  offend  of  malicious  \vickednns3. 

6"  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the  evenin?,  they  grin 
lilce  a  dog,  and  run  about  through  the  city. 

7  Behold,  they  speak  with  their  mouth,  and 
swords  are  in  their  lips  ;  for  who  doth  hear  ? 

8  But  thou,  O  LoRn,  shalt  have  them  in  pen- 
sion, and  thou  shalt  Isuuh  all  the  heathen  to  scora. 

9  My  strength  will  1  ascribe  unto  thee;  for  thou 
art  the  God  of  my  refuge. 

10  God  showeth  me  his  goodness  plenteously ; 
and  God  sliall  let  me  see  ray  desire  upon  mine 
enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget  it;  but 
scatter  tiiem  abroad  among  the  people,  and  put 
them  down,  O  Lord  our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth,  and  for  the  words 
of  their  lips,  they  shall  be  taken  in  their  pride:  and 
whv  ?  their  preaching  is  of  cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  in  thy  wrath,  consume  them, 
tliat  they  may  perish;  and  know  that  it  is  God 
that  ruleth  in  Jacob,  and  unto  the  ends  of  the 
world. 

14  And  in  the  evening  they  will  return,  grin  like 
a  doe,  and  Avill  go  about  the  city. 

LI  They  will  run  here  and  there  for  meat,  and 
grudge  if  they  be  not  satisfied. 


Day  11.  THE  PSALTER. 


lb*  As  for  me,  I  will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  will 
praise  thy  mercy  betimes  in  the  morning;  for  thou 
hast  been  my  defence  and  refuge  in  the  day  of 
my  trouble, 

17  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing;  for 
thou,  O  God,  art  my  refuge,  and  my  mercil'ul 
God. 

PSA  LM  LX.    Deus,  repulisti  nos, 

OGOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  out,  and  scattered  us 
abroad ;  thou  hast  also  been  displeased :  ()  turn 
thee  unto  us  af;ain. 

2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land,  and  divided  it:  heal 
the  sores  thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 

3  Thou  hast  showed  tliy  people  heavy  things ; 
thou  liast  given  us  a  drink  of  deadly  wine. 

4  Tliou  hast  given  a  token  for  such  as  fear  thee, 
that  tlicv  may  triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5  The'refore  were  thy  beloved  delivered  :  help  me 
with  tliy  right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

b"  God  hath  spoken  in  liis  holiness,  I  will  rejoice, 
and  divide  Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of 
Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine ;  Ephraim 
also  is  the  strength  of  my  head;  Judah  is  my  law- 
giver ; 

8  Moab  is  my  wash-pot;  over  Edom  will  I  cast 
out  my  shoe;  l^hilistia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

y  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city?  who 
will  bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  out,  O  God?  wilt  not 
thou,  O  ( iod,  go  out  with  our  hosts  ? 

11  O  be  thou  our  help  in  trouble  ;  for  vain  is  the 
help  of  man. 

VI  Through  God  will  we  do  great  acts;  for  it  is 
he  that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  LXI.     Exaudi,  Deus. 

HEAR  my  crying,  O  God,  give  ear  unto  my 
prayer. 

2  From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I  call  upon 
thee,  when  my  heart  is  in  hea\-iness. 

3  O  set  me  up  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher  than 
I ;  for  thou  hast  been  my  hope,  and  a  strong  tower 
for  me  against  the  enemy. 


THE  PSALTER-  Dat12. 


4  I  mil  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  e\'er,  and  my 
trust  shall  be  under  the  covering  of  thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  heard  my  desires,  and 
hast  given  an  heritage  unto  those  that  fear  thy 
Name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  King  a  long  life,  that  his 
years  may  endure  tlirouyrhout  all  generations. 

7  He  sliall  dwell  before  God  for  ever :  O  prepare 
thy  lo\ing  mercy  and  faithfulness,  that  they  may 
preserve  him. 

8  So  \vill  I  always  sing  praise  unto  thy  Name, 
that  I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 


TIIE  TWELFTH  DAY. 

PSALM  LXn.    Nonne  Deof 

MY  soul  truly  waitcth  still  upon  God ;  for  of  him 
cometh  my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation ; 
he  is  my  defence,  so  that  I  shall  not  greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against 
every  man  ?  Ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  of  you  ; 
yea,  as  a  tottering  wall  shall  ye  be,  and  like  a 
broken  hedge. 

4  Their  de^^ce  is  only  how  to  put  him  out  whom 
God  wnll  exalt ;  their  delight  is  in  lies;  they  give 
good  words  with  their  mouth,  but  curse  with  their 
neart. 

6  Ne\'ertheless,  my  soul,  wait  thou  still  upon 
God  :  for  my  hope  is  in  him. 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation  ;  he 
is  my  defence,  so  that  I  sliall  not  falL 

7  In  God  is  my  healtli  and  my  glory ;  the  rock 
of  my  might,  and  in  God  is  my  triist. 

hope. 


8  O  put  your  trust  in   him   alway,  ye  people; 
pour  out  your  hearts  before  him,  for  God  is  our 


9  As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are  but 
vanity;  the  children  of  men  are  deceitful  upon  the 
weights;  they  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity 
itself. 


Oat  12.  THE  PSALTER. 


10  O  tiiist  not  in  wrong  and  roblierr ;  give  not 
yourselves  unto  vanity  :  if  riches  increase,  set  not 
yonr  heart  upon  them. 

11  God  spnke  once,  and  twee  I  have  also  heard 
the  same,  t'lat  power  helongeth  unto  God  ; 

12  And  that  tliott,  Lord,  art  merciful  ;  for  thou 
rewardest  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

PSALM  LXIIL    Dens,  Deits  meus. 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will   I   seek 
thee. 

2  M  y  soul  thirsteth  for  thee ;  my  flesh  also  longeth 
after  thee,  in  a  barren  and  dry  land  wiiere  no  vrater 
is. 

3  Thus  have  I  looked  for  thee  in  holiness,  that  I 
might  behold  thy  power  and  glorj-. 

4  For  thy  lo\ing-kindness  is  better  than  the  life 
itself:  my  'lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  As  long  as  1  live  will  I  magnify  thee  in  this 
manner,  and  lift  up  my  hands  in  iliy  Name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied,  even  as  it  were  with 
maiTow  and  fitness,  when  my  mouth  praiseth  thee 
v.ith  joyful  lips. 

7  Have  I  not  remembered  thee  in  my  bed,  and 
thought  upon  thee  when  I  was  waking? 

8  Because  thou  hast  bsen  my  helper;  therefore 
under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

I)  My  soul  hangeth  upon  thee  ;  thy  right  hand 
hath  r.pholden  me, 

10  These  also  that  seek  the  hurt  of  my  soul,  they 
shall  go  under  the  earth. 

11  Let  rhem  fall  upon  the  edge  of  the  sword,  that 
they  may  be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

12  But  the  King  shall  rejoice  in  Gcd  ;  all  they 
also  that  swear  iiy  him  shall  be  commended  ;  for 
the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

PSALM   LXIV.    Exavdi,  Dcu.'>. 

HEAR  .my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer;  preserve 
my  life  from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gathering  together  of  tlie  fVo- 
ward,  and  from  the  insurrection  of  wicked  doers  ; 

3  Who  huve  whet  their  tongue  like  a  sword,  and 
shf)ot  out  their  arrows,  even  bitter  words  ; 


THE  PSALTER,  Dat  12. 


4  Tliat  they  may  privily  slioot  at  him  that  is  per- 
fc'ct :  suddenly  do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  themselves  in  mischief,  aiid 
commune  among  themselves,  how  they  may  lay 
snares ;  and  say,  that  no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  Tliey  imagine  wickedness,  and  practiie  it ;  that 
they  keep  secret  among  themselves,  evei  y  mau  in 
the  deep  of  his  lieai-t. 

7  But  God  sliall  suddenly  shoot  at  them  with  a 
swift  arrow,  that  they  siialfbe  wounded. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues  shall  ninke  them  fall ; 
insomuch  that  whoso  sceth  them  shall  laugh  ihein 
to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it  shall  say,  This  hath 
God  done ;  for  they  shall  perceive  that  it  i3  his 
work. 

10  The  ri-hteous  shiill  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and 
put  his  trust  iii  liim  j  aud  all  they  that  are  true  oi 
heart  shall  be  glad. 

CEbcmng  ^raijfr. 

PSALM  LXV.    Te  decet  hymnua. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion ;    and  unto 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall 
all  flesh  come. 

3  My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me:  O  be  thou 
merciful  unto  our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and 
rtceivest  unto  thee:  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and 
sliall  be  satisiied  with  the  pleasures  or  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy 
righteousness,  O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  that  art 
the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  eaith,  and  of  them  that 
remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

6  Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains, 
and  is  girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise 
of  his  waves,  and  the  madness  of  t)ie  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of 
the  earth  shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that 


DAT  12.  THE  PSALTEIL 


makest  the  out-goings  of  the  morning  and  evening 
to  praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it ;  thou 
makest  it  very  plenteous. 

Ut  The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water :  thou  pre- 
pares! their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

11  Thou  waterest  her  furrows  ;  thou  sendest  rain 
into  the  little  valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft 
with  the  drops  of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of 
it. 

12  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness  ; 
and  thy  clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  Tliey  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  \vi\- 
derness ;  and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every 
side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep ;  the  valleys 
also  shall  stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall 
laugh  and  sing. 

PSALM  LXVI.    JuhilateDeo. 

OBE  ye  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing  praises 
unto  the  honour  of  his  Name ;  make  his  praise 
to  he  glorious. 

2  Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
works  J  through  tlie  greatness  of  thy  power  shall 
thine  enemies  be  found  liars  unto  thee. 

3  For  all  the  world  shall  worsliip  thee,  sing  of  thee, 
and  praise  thy  Name. 

4  O  come  hitlier,  and  behold  the  works  of  God  ; 
how  wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing  toward  the  chil- 
dren of  men.  ' 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land,  so  that  they 
went  through  the  water  on  foot ;  there  did  we  rejoice 
thereof. 

6  lie  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever  :  his  eyes 
behold  the  people  :  and  such  as  will  not  believe  shall 
not  be  able  to  exalt  themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 
of  his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life;  and  suffereth  not 
our  feet  to  slip. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us;  thou  also 
hast  tried  us,  like  as  silver  is  tried. 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  12, 


10  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare  ;  and  laid- 
est  trouble  upon  our  loins. 

11  Thou  sufferedst  men  to  ride  over  our  heads  ; 
we  went  through  fire  and  water,  and  tliou  brought- 
est us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

12  I  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt-offer- 
ings :  and  will  pay  thee  my  vows,  which  I  pro- 
mised uith  my  lips,  and  spake  with  my  mouth, 
when  1  was  in  trouble. 

13  1  will  o»fer  luito  thee  fat  burnt-sacrifices,  with 
tlie  incense  of  rams ;  1  m  ill  offer  bullocks  and 
goats. 

14  O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear 
God ;  and  I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for 
my  soul. 

15  I  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  gave 
him  praises  with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart, 
the  Loid  will  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me;  and  considered  the 
voice  of  ray  prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out  my 
prayer,  nor  turned  his  meicy  from  me. 

PSALM  LXVn.    Deu3  misereatur. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show 
us  tlie  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful 
unto  us ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad  ;  for  thou 
Shalt  judge  the  folk  iighteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 

6  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  j  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

6  Then  sliall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase  ; 
and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his 
blessing. 

7  God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  fear  him. 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  THIRTEENTH  DAY. 
Jiitcrning  ^ragcr. 

PSALM  LXVIIL    Exurgat  Deus. 

IET  Gdd  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be  scattered; 
J  let  them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanishetli,  so  shalt  thou  drive 
them  away  ;  and  like  as  wax  meUeth  at  the  fire, 
so  let  tlie  ungodly  perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice  be- 
fore God;  let  tiiem  also  be  merry  andjoyfuL 

4  O  sing  unio  God,  and  sing  praises  unto  his 
Name;  magnify  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens, 
as  it  were  upon  an  horse  ;  praise  him  iii  his  Name 
JAH,  and  rejoice  before  hnn. 

5  He  is  a  Father  of  tlie  fatherless,  and  defendeth 
the  cause  of  the  widows;  even  God  in  his  holy 
liabitation. 

6  He  is  the  God  that  maketh  men  to  be  of  one 
mind  in  an  house,  and  bringeth  tiie  prisoners  out 
of  captivity ;  but  letteth  the  runagates  continue  in 
scarceness. 

7  O  Gud,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  the 
people;  when  thou  v^^entest  tiirough  the  wilder- 
ness, 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  tlie  heavens  dropped  at 
tlie  presence  of  God  ;  even  as  Sinai  also  was  moveil 
at  the  presence  of  God,  who  is  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  tiiine 
inheritance,  and  refrcshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  sliall  dwell  therein ;  for 
thou,  O  God,  hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared  for  the 
poor. 

11  Tlie  Lord  gave  the  word;  great  was  the  com- 
pany of  the  preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies  did  flee,  and  were 
discomfited,  and  they  of  the  household  divided  the 
spoiL 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall 
ve  be  as  the  wings  of  a  dove  that  is  covered  witli 
silver  wings,  and  her  feathers  like  gold. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  la 


14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  for  tlieir 
sake,  then  were  they  as  white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Basan,  so  is  God's  liill  j  even  &n 
high  hill,  as  the  hill  of  Basan. 

16  Wl)y  hop  ye  so,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  God's 
hill,  in  the  which  it  pleaseth  him  to  dwell ;  yea,  the 
Lord  will  abide  in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand, 
even  thousands  of  angels  ;  and  the  Lord  is  among 
tliem  as  in  tlie  holy  place  of  Sinai. 

ly  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  thou  hast  led 
capti\'ity  captive,  and  received  gifts  for  men  ;  yea, 
even  for  thine  enemies,  that  the  Lord  God  might 
dwell  among  them. 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  daily,  even  the  God  wlio 
helpeth  us,  and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

2()  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh 
salvation :  God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape 
death. 

21  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies,  and 
the  hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in 
his  wickedness. 

22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  my  people 
again,  as  1  did  from  Basan  ;  mine  own  will  I  bring 
again,  as  I  did  sometime  from  the  deep  of  the  sea- 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of 
thine  enemies,  and  that  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  may 
be  red  through  the  same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O  God,  how  thou  goest;  how 
thou,  my  God  and  King,  goest  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before,  the  minstrels  follow 
after,  in  the  midst  are  tiie  damsels  playing  with  the 
timbrels. 

2G  Give  thanks,  O  Israel,  unto  God  the  Lord  in 
the  congregations,  from  the  ground  of  the  heart. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  their  ruler,  and  the 
princes  of  J  udah  their  council;  the  princes  ofZa- 
bulon,  and  the  princes  of  Nejjhthali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth  strength  for  thee ; 
stablish  the  thing,  O  God,  that  thou  hast  wrought 
in  us, 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem ;  so  shall 
kings  bring  presents  unto  thee. 

.*«»  When  the  company  of  the  spear-men,  and 


DAYia  THE  PSALTER. 


multitude  of  the  mighty  are  scattered  abroad  among 
the  beasts  of  the  people,  so  that  they  humbly  bring 
pieces  of  silver ;  and  when  he  hath  scattered  the 
people  that  deliglit  in  war; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes  come  out  of  Egypt ; 
the  Morians  land  shall  soon  stretcli  out  her  hands 
unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth ; 
O  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

33  Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens  over  all,  from  the 
beginning:  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice;  yea, 
and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  tlie  power  to  God  over  Israel ;  his 
Wdiship  and  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

35  (>  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places  : 
e\'en  the  God  of  Israel,  he  will  give  "strength  and 
power  unto  his  people.    Blessed  be  God. 

CBbcning  ^rarjcr. 

PSALM  LX.IX.    Salvum  me  fac. 

SAVE  me,  O  God ;  for  the  waters  are  come  in, 
even  unto  my  soul. 

2  1  stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire,  Avhere  no  ground 
is ;  I  am  come  into  deep  waters,  so  that  the  floods 
run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying ;  my  throat  is  dry ;  my 
sig)>t  faileth  me  for  waiting  so  long  upon  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more 
than  the  liaii-s  of  my  head ;  they  that  are  mine  ene- 
mies, and  would  destroy  me  guiltless,  are  mighty. 

5  I  paid  them  the  tilings  that  1  never  took  :  God, 
thou  knowesc  my  simpleness,  and  my  faults  ai'e  not 
hid  from  thee. 

6*  Let  not  them  that  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord  God 
of  hosts,  be  ashamed  for  my  cause ;  let  not  those 
tliat  seek  thee  be  confounded  through  me,  O  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

7  And  why  ?  for  thy  sake  have  I  suffered  reproof; 
shame  hath  covered  my  face. 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren,  even 
an  alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

y  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  even  eaten 


THE  KALTEll,  Day  13. 


me;  and  the  rebukes  of  them  that  rebuked  thee  are 
fallen  upon  me. 

10  I  wept,  and  chastened  myself  with  festing, 
and  that  was  turned  to  my  reproof. 

11  I  put  on  sackclotli  also,  and  they  jested  upon 
me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me, 
and  the  drunkards  make  songs  upon  me. 

13  Kut,  Lord,  1  make  my  prayer  unto  thee  in  an 
acceptable  time. 

14  Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy 
mevcy,  even  in  tlie  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  niire,  that  1  sink  not;  O 
let  me  be  deli\-ered  from  them  that  hate  me,  aiid 
out  of  the  deep  waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood  drown  me,  neither  let 
the  deep  swallow  me  upj  and  let  not  the  pit  shut 
her  mouth  upon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Loan,  for  thy  loving-kindness  is 
comfortable ;  turn  thee  unto  me  according  to  tlie 
multitude  of  tliy  mercies : 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ;  for 
I  am  in  trouble :  O  ha^te  thee,  and  hear  me. 

19  Dniw  nijch  luito  my  soul,  and  save  it;  O 
deli\'er  me,  because  of  mine  enem.ies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  reproof,  my  shame, 
and  my  dishonour  :  mine  adversaries  are  all  in  thv 
sight. 

21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart ;  I  am  full 
of  heavi)iess:  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me, 
liut  tliere  was  no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  ccm- 
fort  me. 

22  They  guve  me  pall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was 
thirsty  tlity  pave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a  snare  to  take  them- 
selves withal  J  and  let  the  things  that  should  have 
been  for  their  wealth  be  unto  them  an  occasion  of 
falling. 

24  Let  their  eyes  be  blinded,  tliat  they  see  not; 
and  ever  bow  thou  down  their  backs. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them,  and 
let  thy  wrathful  displeasure  Wke  hold  of  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be  void,  and  no  man  to 
dwell  in  their  tents. 


Day  13,  THE  PSALTER. 


27  For  they  persecute  liim  whom  thou  hast  smit>- 
teti ;  and  they  talk  how  tliey  may  vex  them  whom 
thou  hast  wounrttd. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one  wickedness  to  another, 
and  not  come  into  thy  ri;?hteousiiess. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out  of  the  book  of  the 
living,  and  not  be  written  among  the  righteous. 

30  As  for  me,  when  I  am  poor  and  iu  heaviness, 
thy  help,  O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

31  1  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a  song, 
and  mfignify  it  with  thank.sgi\ing. 

33  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  a 
bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consider  this,  and  be  glad  : 
seek  ye  after  God,  and  your  soul  shall  live. 

34  For  the  Loud  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth 
not  his  piisoners. 

35  Let  nea\en  and  earth  praise  him :  the  sea, and 
all  til  at  moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sinn,  and  build  the  cities 
ofjudah,  that  men  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it 
in  possession. 

37  Tlie  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall  in- 
herit it;  and  they 'that  love  his  Name  shall  dwell 
therein. 

PSALM  LXX-    Beus,  in  adjutwimn. 

HASTE  thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me;  make  haste 
to  help  me,  O  Lokd. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek 
after  my  soul ;  let  them  be  turned  backwai'd  and 
put  to  confusion  that  wisli  me  eviL 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward  be  soon  brought  to 
shame,  that  cry  over  me.  There  !  there  ! 

4  Hut  let  all  "those  that  seek  thee  be  joyful  and 
glad  in  tliee:  and  let  all  such  as  delight  in  thy  sal- 
vation say  alway,  Tlie  Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  in  misery :  haste 
thee  unto  me,  O  God. 

6  Thou  art  my  helper,  and  my  redeemer:  O 
LoKD,  make  no  long  tarrying. 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  rOURTEENTH  DAY. 
JWornfng  grayer. 

PSALM  LXXL    In  te,  Domine,  speravt. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me 
never  be  put  to  confusion,  but  rid  me,  and  de- 
li\'er  me,  in  thy  rigliteousness ;  ijicline  thine  ear 
unto  me,  and  save  me. 

2  Be  thou  my  stronar  hold,  whereunto  I  may 
ahvay  resort :  thou  hast  promised  to  help  me,  for 
thou  "art  my  house  of  defence,  and  my  castle. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  my  Ond,  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
ungodly,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  umighteous  and 
cruel  man. 

4  For  ttiou,  O  Lord  OoD,  art  the  thing  that  I 
long  for:  thou  art  my  hope,  even  from  my  youth. 

5  Through  thee  have  I  been  holden  up  ever 
since  1  was  horn :  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of 
my  mother's  womb :  my  praise  shall  be  always  of 
thee. 

fi  I  am  become  as  it  were  a  monster  unto  many, 
bin  my  sure  trust  is  in  thee. 

7  O  let  mv  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise, 
that  I  may  sing  of  tliy  glory  and  honour  all  the 
day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age ;  forsake 
me  not  when  my  strength  faileth  me. 

9  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me;  and  they 
that  lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  their  counsel  toge- 
ther, saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him ;  persecute 
him,  and  take  him,  for  there  is  none  to  deliver 
him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O  God  ;  my  God,  haste 
thee  to  help  me. 

11  Let  them  be  confounded  and  perish  that  are 
against  my  soul ;  let  them  be  covered  with  shame 
and  dislionour  that  ^eek  to  do  me  evil. 

li  As  for  me,  I  will  patiently  abide  alway,  and 
will  jiraise  thee  more  and  more. 

13  My  moutl)  shall  daily  speak  of  thy  righteous- 
ness and  salvation  ;  for  1  know  no  end  thereof. 


DAT  14.  THE  PSALTER. 


14  I  will  ^0  forth  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord 
God,  and  vail  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness 
only. 

\'5  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taupht  me  from  my  youth 
up  until  now  J  therefore  wall  I  tell  of  thy  won- 
drous works. 

IG  Forsake  me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when 
I  am  gray-headed,  until!  liave  sliov/ed  thy  strength 
unto  tills  gcneraiion,  and  tliy  power  to  all  them 
that  are  yet  for  to  come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  is  very  high,  and 
great  things  are  they  tliat  thou  hast  done:  O  God, 
who  is  like  unto  thee  I 

1ft  O  what  great  troubles  and  advei-sities  hast 
thou  sliowed  me  !  and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and  re- 
fresh me ;  yea,  and  broughtest  me  from  the  deep 
of  the  earth  again. 

19  Tliou  hast  brought  me  to  great  honour,  and 
comforted  me  on  every  side: 

20  Tlierefore  will  I'praise  thee,  and  tliy  faithful- 
ness, O  God,  _pla>ing  upon  an  instrument  of  music: 
unto  thee  will  I  sing  upon  the  harp,  O  thou  Holy 
One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  will  be  fain  when  I  sing  unto  thee; 
and  so  will  my  soul  whom  tIio\i  hast  delivered. 

22  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  rightooiis- 
ness  all  the  day  long  ;  for  they  are  confounded  and 
brought  unto  shame  that  sick  to  do  me  e\"iL 

l^ALM  LXXIL    Deu-i,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  King  thy  judgirients,  O  God,  and  thy 
righteousness  unto  the  King's  son. 

2  Then  s)iall  he  judge  thy  people  according  unto 
right,  and  defend  tlie  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace,  and  the 
little  hills  rigliteousness  unto  tlie  neople. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple  folk  by  their  right, 
defend  the  childien  of  the  poor,  and  punish  the 
wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  tlie  sun  and 
moon  endureth,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  into  a  Heece 
of  wool,  c\-en  as  the  drops  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  lloiuish;  yea, 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat14. 


and  abundance  of   peace,   so  long  as    the  moon 
et-.dureth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also  from  the  one  sea  to 
the  other,  and  from  the  flood  unto  tlie  world's  end. 

9  They  tliat  dwell  in  the  wilderness  sliall  kneel 
before  hiin  ;  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  of  the  isles  shall 
give  presents ;  the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba  sliall 
bring  gifts. 

11  All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him;  all 
nations  sliall  do  him  sernce. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  when  he  crietli ; 
the  needy  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

13  He  shall  be  favourable  to  tlie  simple  and  needy, 
and  shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the  poor. 

14  He  shall  deliver  their  souls  from  falsehood 
and  wrong;  and  dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  his 
sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be  given  of 
the  gold  of  Arabia;  prayer  shall  be  made  ever  unto 
him,  and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

16  TJiere  shall  be  an  heap  of  com  in  the  eartli, 
liigh  upon  the  hills  ;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like  Li- 
banus,  and  sliall  be  green  in  the  city  like  grass  upon 
the  earth. 

17  His  Name  shall  endure  for  ever;  his  Name 
shall  remain  under  the  sun  amongst  the  posterities, 
which  shall  he  blessed  through  liiin ;  and  all  tlie 
hcatlien  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  even  the  God  of 
Israel,  wliicli  only  doeth  wondrous  thing's ; 

ly  And  blessed  be  tlie  Name  of  his  Majesty  for 
ever  :  and  all  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his 
Majesty.    Amen,  Amen. 

CEbcning  Prayer. 

PSALM  LXXrn.     Qnam  bomis  I^mel  f 

TRULY  God  is  loving  unto   Israel:   even  unto 
snch  as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless,  mv  feet  were  almost  gone,  my 
lrs:iflin!^s  liad  well-nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved  at  the  wicked :  I  do 
also  see  tlie  ungodly  in  such  prosperity. 


Day  14.  THE  PSALTER. 


4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  of  death  ;  but  are  lusty 
and  strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfortune  like  other  folk  j 
neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  And  this  is  tlie  cause  that  they  are  so  holden 
with  pride,  and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  '1  heir  eyes  swell  with  fatness,  and  they  do  even 
wliHt  they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and  speak  of  wicked  blas- 
phemy;  their  talking  is  against  the  Most  High. 

9  For  they  stretch  fortli  their  mouth  unto  the 
heaven,  and  their  tongue  goeth  through  the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people  unto  them,  and 
thereout  suck  they  no  small  adwantage. 

11  Tush,  say  they,  how  should  God  perceive  it? 
is  there  knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly,  these  prosper  in 
the  world,  and  these  have  riches  in  possession :  and 
I  said.  Then  have  1  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and 
washed  mine  hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  liave  I  been  punished,  and 
chastened  every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I  had  almost  said  even  as  they  ;  but 
lo,  then  1  slu)uld  have  condemned  the  generation  of 
thy  chililren. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  understand  this ;  but  it 
was  too  hard  for  me, 

IG  Until  1  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God  :  then 
understood  1  the  end  of  these  men  ; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost  set  them  in  slippery 
places,  and  castest  them  down,  and  destroyest  them. 

If!  O  how  suddei»ly  do  they  consume,  perish,  and 
come  to  a  fearful  end  ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream  when  one  awaketli  ; 
so  shalt  thou  make  their  image  to  vanish  out  of 
the  citv. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  it  went  even 
through  my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  Ignorant,  even  as  it 
were  a  beast  before  thee. 

2L'  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway  by  thee;  for  thou 
hast  holden  me  bv  mv  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt'  gui'de  me  witli  thy  counsel,  and 
after  that  receive  me  with  glory. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  14. 


24  Whom  have  1  in  heaven  but  tliec?  and  there 
is  none  upou  earth  that  1  desire  iu  compariaou  of 
tliee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth ;  but  God  is 
the  strength  of  my  heai-t,  and  niy  portion  for  e\'er. 

2G  For  lo,  they  that  forsake  thee  siiall  perish  ; 
tliou  iiast  destrojed  all  them  that  commit  loinica- 
tion  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  hold  me  fast  by  God, 
to  put  my  trust  iu  the  Lord  Gon,  and  to  speak  of 
all  thy  works  in  tlie  gates  of  the  daughter  of  Sioiu    ' 

PSALM  LX.XIV.     Vt  quid,  Deusf 

OGOD,  wherefore  art  tliou  absent  from  us  so  I 
long?  why  is  thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the' 
sheep  of  thy  pasture  ? 

2  O  think  upon  thy  congregation,  whom  thou ' 
hast  purcliased,  and  redeemed  of  old. 

3  I'hink  upon  the  tribe  of  thine  inheritance,  and  I 
Mount  Sion,  wherein  thou  liast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou  mayest  utterly 
destroy  every  enemy,  which  hath  done  evil  in  thy 
sanctuaiy. 

5  Thine  adversaries  roar  in  the  midst  of  thy 
conjrregalions,  atid  set  up  their  banners  for  tokens. 

a  He  tiiat  hewed  timber  afore  out  of  the  thick 
trees,  was  known  to  bring  it  to  an  excellent  work. 

7  But  now  tliey  break  down  all  the  carved  work 
thereof  with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon  thy  holy  places,  and 
have  defiled  the  dweliing-place  of  thy  Name,  even 
unto  the  ground. 

9  Yea,  tliey  said  !n  their  liearts,  Let  us  make 
havoc  of  them  altogether:  thus  have  they  burnt 
up  all  the  houses  of  God  in  the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens;  there  is  not  one  pro- 
phet more ;  no,  not  one  is  there  among  us,  that 
uiiderstandeth  any  more. 

no  God,  how  long  shall  ttie  adversary' do  this  j 
dishonour  ?  how  long  sliall  the  enemy  blaspheme  i 
tliv  Kame  ?  for  ever  ? 

12  Why  wlthdrawest  thou  thy  hand  ?  why  pluck-  i 
est  thou  not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy  bosom  to ' 
Consume  the  enen-.y  ? 

N 


Day  15.  THE  PSALTER. 


13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old  ;  the  help  that  is 
done  upon  earth,  he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  'J"!)ou  didst  divide  the  sea  through  thy  power; 
thou  breakest  the  lieads  of  the  dragons  in  tlie 
waters. 

15  Thou  smotestthe  heads  of  Leviathan  in  pieces, 
and  gavest  him  to  be  meat  for  the  people  in  the 
wilderness. 

16  Thou  bronghtest  out  fountains  and  waters 
out  of  the  hard  rocks  j  thou  diiedst  up  mighty 
waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine,  and  the  night  is  thine ;  thou 
hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

18  T'hou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth ; 
thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

19  Remember  this,  O  Lord,  how  the  enemy  hath 
rebuked;  and  how  the  foolish  people  hath  blas- 
phemed thy  Name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtle-dove  unto 
the  multitude  of  the  enemies  ;  and  forget  not  the 
congregation  of  the  poor  lor  ever. 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant ;  for  all  the  earth  is 
full  of  darkness,  and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  simple  go  away  ashamed  ;  but 
let  the  poor  and  needy  give  praise  unto  nliy  Name. 

23  Anse,  O  God,  maintain  thine  own  caue;  re- 
member how  the  fooliah  man  blasphemeth  thee 
daily. 

j  24  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies:  the 
i  presumption  of  them  that  hate  thee  increaeeth  ever 
more  and  more. 


THE  FIFTEENTH  DAT. 
Jllcrning  ^Bvapcr. 

PSALM  LXXV.    Confitfibimur  tibi. 

UNIX)  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks;  yea, 
unto  thee  do  we  give  thanks. 
2  Thy  Name  also  is  so  r.igh ;  and  that  do  thy 
woncb-ous  works  declare. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  15. 


3  When  1  receive  the  congregation,  I  shall  judge 
according  unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  and  all  the  inhabiters  tliere- 
of :  I  bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  so  madly ;  and 
to  the  ungodly,  Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  and  speak  not 
with  a  stiff  neck. 

7  For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east, 
nor  from  the  west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

a  And  why  ?  God  is  the  Judge  j  lie  putteth  down 
one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

!)  For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup, 
and  the  wine  is  red  ;  it  is  full  mixt,  and  he  pouretJi 
out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly  of 
the  earth  shall  drink  them,  and  suck  them  ou^ 

11  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  praise 
him  for  ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  ungodly  also  will  I  break, 
and  the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 

PSALM  LXXVL    Notus  in  Judcca. 

IN  .lewry  is  God  known ;  his  Name  is  great  in 
Israel. 

2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his  dwelling  in 

Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow,  the 
shield,  the  sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  niore  honour  and  might  than  the 
hills  of  the  robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed,  they  have  slept  their 
sleep  ;  and  all  tlie  men  whose  hands  were  mighty 
have  found  notliing. 

(5  A  t  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob,  both  the  chariot 
and  horse  are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared;  and  who 
may  stand  in  thy  siglit  when  thou  art  a:)gry? 

M  Thou  didst  cause  tliy  judgment  to  be  heard 
from  heaven  ;  the  earth  trembled,  and  was  still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judgment,  and  to  help  all 
the  meek  upon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man  shall  turn  to  thy  prwse; 
and  the  fierceness  of  them  shalt  thou  refrain. 


Day  15.  THE  PSALTER, 


11  Promise  unto  tlie  Loud  ycmr  God,  and  keep 
it,  all  ye  that  are  round  about  him  j  bring  presciius 
unto  him  that  ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  sliall  refrain  the  spirit  of  princes,  and  is 
wonderful  aurong  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

PSALM  LXXVIl.     Voce  mea  ad  Domimim. 

TWILL  cry  unto  God  with  my  voice;  even  unto 
God  wiW  1  cry  with  my  voice,   and  he  shall 
hearken  unto  me. 

2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  souglit  the  Lord  : 
my  sore  ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the  night-season; 
my  soul  refused  comfort. 

3  When  I  am  in  heaviness,  1  will  think  upon 
God  ;  when  my  heart  is  vexed,  I  will  complain. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking :  I  am  so 
feeble  that  1  cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  and  the 
years  that  are  past. 

G  I  call  to  remembrance  my  song,  and  in  tlie 
night  I  commune  with  mine  own  lieait,  and  searcli 
out  my  spirit. 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  Iiimself  for  ever  ?  and 
will  he  be  no  more  intreated  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever?  and  is  his 
promise  come  utterly  to  an  end  for  evermore  ? 

9  Hatli  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  ?  and  will 
lie  shut  up  his  loving-kindness  in  dispK-asure? 

10  And  I  said,  It  is  mine  own  infirmity;  but  I 
will  remember  the  yeajs  of  the  riglit  liaiid  of  the 
Mo^t  Highest. 

11  I  will  remember  the  works  of  tlie  Lord,  and 
call  to  mind  thy  wonders  of  old  time. 

12  I  will  think  also  of  all  thy  works,  and  my 
talking  sliall  be  of  thy  doings, 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy:  who  Is  so  great  a 
God  as  our  God  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders,  and  hast 
declared  thy  power  among  the  people. 

15  Thounast  mightily  delivered  tiiy  people,  even 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Josepli. 

1(J  The  waters  saw  tliee,  O  God,  tlie  waters 
saw  thee,  and  were  afraid;  the  depths  also  were 
troubled. 


THE  PSALTER. 


17  The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air  thun- 
dered, and  thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard  roxind 
about:  the  lightnings  shone  upon  the  ground;  the 
efl,rth  was  moved,  and  shook  withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thj-  paths  in  the 
great  waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  leddcst  thy  people  like  sheep,  by  the  hand 
of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

€Fbcn{ng  ^vaiicr. 

PSALM  LXXVIII.    Attendite popule. 

HEAR  my  law,  O  my  people ;  incline  your  ears 
unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

2  I  will  open  my  mouth  in  a  parable  j  I  will 
declare  hard  sentences  of  old; 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and  known,  and  such  as 
our  fathers  have  told  us; 

4  That  we  should  not  hide  them  from  the  chil- 
dren of  the  generations  to  come;  but  to  show  the 
honour  of  the  Lord,  his  mighty  and  wonderful 
works  that  he  hath  done. 

5  He  made  a  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  gave  Is- 
rael a  law,  which  he  commanded  our  forefatheis  to 
teach  their  children ; 

6  That  their  posterity  might  know  it,  and  the 
children  which  were  yet  unborn  • 

7  To  the  intent  that  when  tliey  came  up,  they 
might  show  their  children  the  same; 

8  That  they  might  put  their  trust  in  God;  and 
not  to  forget  the  works  of  God»  but  to  keep  his 
commandments; 

9  And  not  to  be  as  their  forefathers,  a  faithless 
and  stubborn  generation;  a  generation  tliat  set  not 
their  heart  aright,  and  whose  spirit  cleaveth  not 
steadfastly  unto  God: 

10  Like'  as  the  children  of  Ephraim;  who  being 
harnessed,  and  carrying  bows,  turned  themselves 
back  in  the  day  of  battle. 

11  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  would 
not  walk  in  his  law ; 

12  But  forgat  what  he  had  done,  and  the  wonder- 
ful works  that  he  had  showed  for  them. 


Day  15.  THE  PSALTER. 


13  Marvellous  tliinj^s  did  he  in  tlie  siijht  of  our 
Ibrc-tatliers,  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in  tlie  field 
of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and  let  them  go  through  ; 
he  made  the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day-time  also  he  led  them  with  a  cloud, 
and  all  the  niglit  through  with  a  light  of  fire. 

IG  He  clave  the  hard  rocks  in  the  wilderness,  and 
gave  them  drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been  out  of  the 
great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of  the  stony  rock,  so 
that  it  gushed  out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  all  tliis  they  sinned  more  against  him, 
and  provoked  the  Most  Highest  in  the  wilderness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in  their  hearts,  and  re- 
quired meat  for  their  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God  also,  saying.  Shall 
God  prepare  a  table  in  the  wilderness? 

21  He  smote  the  stony  rock  indeed,  that  the 
water  gushed  out,  and  the  streams  flowed  withal ; 
but  can  he  give  bread  also,  or  pro\dde  flesh  for  his 
people  ? 

22  When  the  Lord  heard  this,  he  was  wroth ; 
so  the  fire  was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and  there  came  up 
liea\'y  displeasure  against  Israel ; 

23  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  put  not 
their  trust  in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the  clouds  above,  and  opened 
the  doors  of  heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to 
eat,  and  gave  them  food  from  heaven. 

21)  So  man  did  eat  angels'  food  ;  for  he  sent  them 
meat  enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east-A%ind  to  blow  under  heaven ; 
and  tiirough  his  power  he  brought  in  the  southwest- 
wind. 

2iJ  He  rained  flesh  upon  them  as  thick  as  dust, 
and  feathered  fowls  like  as  tlie  sand  of  the  sea. 

2y  He  let  it  fall  among  their  tents,  even  round 
about  their  habitation. 

30  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  well  filled :  for  he  gave 
them  their  own  desire:  they  were  not  disappointed 
of  their  lust. 

31  But  while  the  meat  was  yet  in  their  mouths, 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  15. 


the  heavy  wrath  of  God  came  upon  tliom,  and  slew 
the  wealthiest  of  tliem  ;  yea,  and  smote  down  the 
chosen  men  that  were  in  Israel. 

32  But  for  all  tliis  they  sinned  yet  more,  and  be- 
lie\-cd  not  his  wondrous  works. 

3.1  Tlierefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity, 
and  their  years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  they  sought  him,  and 
turned  them  early,  and  inquired  after  God. 

35  And  tliey  remembered  tiiat  God  was  their 
strength,  and  that  the  high  God  was  theii-  re- 
deemer. 

36  Nevertheless,  they  did  but  flatter  him  with 
their  mouth,  and  dissembled  with  him  in  their 
tonisrue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not  whole  with  him, 
neither  continued  tliey  steadfast  in  liis  covenant. 

HH  Hut  he  was  so  merciful,  that  he  forgave  ilieir 
misdeeds,  and  destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  wrath  away, 
and  would  not  suffer  his  whole  displeasure  to  arise. 

4<)  For  he  considered  that  they  were  but  flesh,  and 
that  they  were  even  a  wind  that  passeth  away,  and 
cometh  not  again. 

41  Many  a  time  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wil- 
derness, and  grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and  tempted  God,  and 
moved  the  Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his  hand,  and  of  the  day 
when  he  delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  tlie 
enemy- 

44  How  he  had  WTought  his  miracles  in  Egypt, 
and^his  wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  tlieir  waters  into  blood,  so  that 
they  might  not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

4(j  He  sent  lice  among  tliem,  and  devoured  them 
up  •  and  frogs  to  destioy  them, 

4/  He  gave  their  fruit  unto  the  caterpillar,  and 
their  labour  unto  the  grasshopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hailstones,  and 
tlieir  mulberry-trees  with  the  frost. 

4f>  He  smote  their  cattle  also  with  hailstones,  and 
their  flocks  with  hot  thunderbolts. 

50  He   cast  upon  them  the  fiiriousness  of  liis 

N  4 


Day  15.  TI!P:  PSALTEK. 


WTath,  anger,  displeasure,  and  trouble:  and  sent 
evil  aiii^els  among  them. 

51  lie  made  a  way  to  Iiis  indignation,  and  spared 
not  their  soul  from  death ;  but  gave  their  life  over 
to  the  pestilence; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first-bom  in  Egj'pt,  the  most 
principal  and  mightiest  in  the  dwellings  of  Ham. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people,  he  led  them  forth 
lilve  sheep,  and  carried  them  in  the  ^^•ilderness  like 
a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them  out  safely,  that  they  should 
not  fear,  and  overwhelmed  their  enemies  with  the 
sea, 

55  And  brought  them  within  the  borders  of  his 
sanctuary,  even,  to  his  mountain,  which  he  pur- 
chased with  his  right  hand. 

5S  He  cast  oixt  the  heathen  also  before  them, 
caused  their  land  to  be  divided  among  them  for  an 
heritage,  and  made  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in 
their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  displeased  the  most  high 
God,  and  kept  not  his  testimonies  ; 

6f!  Hut  turned  their  backs,  and  fell  away  like 
their  forefathers  ;  startiner  aside  like  a  broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  hun  with  their  hill-altars, 
and  provoked  him  to  displeasure  with  their  images. 

W.>  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  took 
sore  displeasure  at  Israel ; 

61  So  tliat  lie  forsook  the  tabernacle  in  Silo,  even 
the  tent  that  he  had  pitched  among  men. 

(i2  He  delivered  their  power  into  captivity,  and 
their  beauty  into  the  enemy's  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over  aloo  unto  the  sword, 
and  was  wroth  v>"ith  his  inheritance, 

64  'ri)e  fire  consumed  their  young  men,  and  their 
maidens  were  not  given  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  were  slain  A\ith  the  sword,  and 
there  were  no  widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of  sleep,  and 
like  a  giant  refreshed  with  \\ine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder  parts,  and 
put  them  to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph,  and  chose 
not  the  tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  la 


69  But  chose  tl-.e  tribe  of  Judah,  even  the  hill  of 
Sion  wliicli  he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his  temple  on  hi2;h,  and 
laid  the  foundation  of  it  like  the  ground  wiiich  lie 
hath  made  continually, 

71  He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and  took  him 
away  from  tlie  sheep-folds: 

72  As  he  was  followin;;;  the  ewes  great  with 
j'oung  ones  he  took  him,  tliat  he  might  feed  Jacob 
"his  people,  and  Israel  his  inlieritance. 

73  .So  he  fed  them  with  a  faithful  and  true  heart, 
and  ruled  them  prudently  witli  all  his  power. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  DAY. 
Jlitorning  ^raucr. 

PSALM  LXXIX.    Deus,  vene^-unt. 

OGOD,  tlie  heatlien  are  come  into  thine  inhc- 
litance;  thy  holy  temple  have  they  defiled, 
«nd  made  .Jerusalem  an  heap  of  stones. 

2  Tlie  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have  they 
piven  to  be  meat  unto  the  fowls  of  tlie  air,  and  the 
flesh  of  tliy  saints  unto  tlie  beasts  of  the  land. 

:i  Their'blood  have  they  shed  like  water  on  every 
side  of  Jerusalem,  and  tliere  was  no  man  to  biu-y 
til  em. 

4  We  are  become  an  open  shame  to  our  enemies, 
a  \'ery  scorn  and  derision  unto  them  that  are  round 
about  us. 

5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry?  shall  thy 
jealousy  burn  like  fire  for  ever? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  the  heathen 
tliat  have  not  known  thee ;  and  upon  the  kingdoms 
that  have  not  called  upon  thy  Name. 

7  For  they  liave  devoured" Jacob,  and  laid  waste 
his  du'eliing-place. 

a  O  remember  not  our  old  sins,  but  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  that  soon  ;  for  we  are  come  to  great 
misery. 

9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory 


Day  16.  THE  PSALTER. 


of  thy  Name:  O  deli\-er  us,  and  be  merciful  unto 
our  sins,  for  tliy  Nftme's  sake. 

10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say.  Where  is  now 
their  God? 

11  O  let  tlie  vengeance  of  thy  servants'  blood  that 
is  shed,  be  openly  showed  upon  the  heathen,  in  our 
siKht. 

12  O  let  the  sorro\^'ful  slghinar  of  the  prisoners 
come  before  thee;  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy 
power,  presence  Ihou  those  that  are  appointed  to 
die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy  wlieremth  our  neigh- 
bours have  blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou  them,  O 
Lord,  seven-fold  into  their  bosom. 

14  So  we,  that  are  thy  people,  and  sheep  cf  thy 
pasture,  shall  give  thee  thanks  for  ever,  and  will 
alway  be  showing  forth  thy  praise  from  generation 
to  generation. 

PSALM  LXXX.    Qui  regis  Isi-ael. 

HEAR,  O  thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that 
leadest  Joseph    like  a  slieep ;    show   thyself 
also,  thou  that  sitttst  upon  the  Cherubim. 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benjamiii,  and  Manasses,  stir 
lip  thy  strength,  and  come,  and  help  us. 

.3  Turn  us  again,  O  God ;  show  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be 
angry  with  thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

.5  Thou  feedcst  them  with  the  bread  of  tears,  and 
givcst  them  plenteousncss  of  tears  to  drink. 

(i  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very  strife  unto  our 
ntii^hbours,  and  our  enemies  laugh  us  to  sconi. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God  of  hosts ;  show  the 
liglit  of  thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

y  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt;  thou 
hast  cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

y  Thou  madtst  room  for  it ;  and  when  it  had 
taken  root,  it  tilled  the  land, 

10  The  liills  were  covered  with  the  shadov/  of 
it,  and   the  boughs  thereof  weie  like  the  goodly 
ct'daj-trees. 
I      11  Sl:e  stretched  out  her  branches  unto  the  sea, 
1  nnd  her  boughs  unto  the  river. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  IfJ. 


12  Why  hast  thou  then  brolten  do\vii  her  hedge, 
that  all  they  that  go  by  pluck  off  her  grapes  ? 

13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  root  it  up, 
and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  devour  it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou  God  of  hosts,  look 
down  from  heaven,  behold,  and  visit  this  vine; 

Li  And  the  place  of  the  vineyard  that  thy  right 
hand  hath  planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou 
madest  so  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  \\ith  fire,  and  cut  down  ;  and  they 
shall  perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right 
hand,  and  upon  the  son  of  man,  whom  thou  madest 
so  strong  for  thine  own  self. 

18  And  so  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee :  O  let 
us  live,  and  we  shall  call  upon  thy  Name, 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  ;  show 
the  light  of  tliy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be 
whole. 

PSALM  LXXXL    Kcultate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength  ;  make  a 
cheerful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring  hither  the  tabret,  the 
merry  harp  \v\tU  the  lute. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new-moon,  even 
in  the  time  appointed,  and  upon  our  solemn  feast- 
day. 

4  For  this  was  made  a  statute  for  Israel,  and  a 
law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony, 
when  he  came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  had 
heard  a  strane;e  language. 

6  1  eased  liis  shoulder  from  the  burden,  and  his 
hands  were  delivered  from  making  tlie  pots. 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in  troubles,  and  I  deli- 
vered thee ;  and  heard  thee  what  time  as  the  storm 
fell  upon  thee. 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the  waters  of  strife. 

9  Hear,  O  my  people;  and  I  will  assure  thee,  0 
Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me, 

10  There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee,  neither 
shalt  thou  worship  any  other  god. 

11  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee 
— - 


Day  16.  THE  PSALTER. 


out  of  the  land  of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth  wide, 
and  1  shall  fill  it. 

12  But  mv  people  would  not  hear  my  voice ;  and 
Israel  would  not  obey  me  ; 

13  So  1  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts' 
lusts,  and  let  them  follow  their  own  imaginations. 

14  O  that  my  people  would  have  hearkened  unto 
me  !  for  if  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways, 

15  I  should  soon  have  put  down  their  enemies, 
and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  been 
found  liars ;  but  their  time  should  have  endured 
for  e^-er, 

17  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest 
wheat-flour;  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock 
should  I  have  satisfied  thee. 

CEbcnfng  ^Qraptr 

PSALM  LXXXIL    Deus  stetit. 
/~^  OD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  princes ;  he 
\jr  is  a  Judge  among  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  give  wrong  judgment,  and 
accept  the  persons  of  the  ungodly  ? 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless ;  see  that  such 
as  are  in  need  and  necessity  have  right. 

4  Deliver  the  outcast  and  poor  ;  save  them  from 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

5  They  will  not  be  learned,  nor  understand,  but 
walk  on  still  in  darkness :  all  the  foundations  of 
the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

6  I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods,  and  ye  are  all  the 
children  of  the  Most  Highest. 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of 
the  princes. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  thou  the  earth ;  for 
thou  Shalt  take  all  heathen  to  thine  inheritance. 

PSALM  LXXXI 1 1.    Deus,  qiiis  similis  ? 

HOLD  not  thy  tong\ie,  O  God,  keep  not  still 
silence :  refrain  not  thyself,  O  God. 
2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a  murmuring ;  and 
they  that  hate  thee  have  lift  up  their  head. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  ]6. 


3  Tliey  have  imagined  craftily  against  thy  people, 
and  taken  counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come,  and  let  us  root  them 
out,  that  they  he  no  more  a  people,  and  that  the 
name  of  Israel  may  be  no  more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their  heads  together  uith 
one  consent,  and  are  confederate  against  thee  ; 

b'  The  tahernacles  of  the  Edomites,  and  the  Ish- 
maelites  ;  the  Moabites,  and  Hagarencs  ; 

7  Gebal,  and  Animon,  and  Amalek;  the  Philis- 
tines, with  them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8  Assuralso  is  joined  with  them,  and  haveholpen 
the  children  of  Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto  the  Midianites; 
unto  Siscra,  and  unto  Jabin  at  the  brook  of  Kison  ; 

10  Who  perislied  at  Endor,  and  became  as  the 
dung  of  the  earth. 

11  Make  them  and  their  princes  like  Oreb  and 
Zeb ;  yea,  make  all  their  princes  like  as  Zeba  and 
Salnmna ; 

12  Who  say.  Let  us  take  to  ourselves  the  houses 
of  God  in  possession. 

13  O  my  God,  make  them  like  unto  a  wheel,  and 
as  the  stubble  before  the  wind  ; 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that  burneth  up  the  wood,  and 
as  the  flame  that  consumeth  themountains. 

15  Persecute  them  even  so  with  thy  tempest,  and 
make  them  afraid  with  tliy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed,  O  Lord,  that  they 
may  seek  thy  Name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  vexed  ever  more 
and  more  ;  let  tliem  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish. 

ly  And  they  shall  know  that  thou,  whose  Name 
is  Jehovah,  art  only  the  Most  Highest  o\er  all  the 
earth. 

PSALM  LXXXIV.    Quam  dilecta  I 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord 
of  hosts ! 

2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into 
the  courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh 
rejoice  in  the  living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and 
the  swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ; 

— 


Day  16.  THE  PSALTER. 


even  thy  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my 
Gcxl. 

4  Illessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  liouse ;  they 
will  be  alway  praising  thee. 

5  lilessod  is  the  man  wliose  strength  is  in  thee ; 
in  wliose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

(i  Wlio  going  through  the  vale  of  misery  use  it 
for  a  well ;  and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

7  They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  and 
unto  the"  God  of  gods  appearech  every  one  of  them 
in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  Cod  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer;  hearken, 
O  God  of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  God  our  defender,  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a 
tliousand. 

11  1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of 
my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence; 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  worship;  and  no 
g'lod  tiling  shall  iie  withhold  from  tliem  tliat  live  a 
godly  life. 

13  ()  Lord  Gwl  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that 
putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV.    Benedixisti,  Domine. 

LORD,    tliou    art    become    gracious    unto    thy 
land ;  thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of 
Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people, 
and  covered  all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and 
turned  thyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  o\ir  Saviour,  and  let  tliine 
anger  cease  fioin  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt 
thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to 
another? 

G  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that 
thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee? 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  giant  us  thy 
salvation. 

8  ]  Hill  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  ^vill  say 


THE  PSALTEIL  DavIJ 


concerniii!?  me;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his 
people,  and  to  his  saints,  tliat  tliey  turn  not  again. 
i)  For  liis  salvation  is  nigh  tliem  that  fear  hiuij 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  togetlier:  righteous- 
ness and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  flourish  out   of  the   earth,  and 
righteousness  hatli  looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving-kindness ; 
and  Pur  land  shall  give  her  increa.^e. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go   before  himj  and  he 
shall  diiect  his  going  in  the  way. 


THE  SEVENTEENTH  DAY. 
JlHormng  ^rauci*. 

rSALM  LXXXVI.    Indinn,  Domine. 

I)  OW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me  j 
y  for  I  am  poor,  and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul,  for  I  am  holy :  my  God, 
save  thy  sen'ant  that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  j  for  I  will  call 
daily  upon  thee. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant;  for  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou.  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious,  and  of 
great  mercv  tuito  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear.  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and  jjonder 
the  voice  of  my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  tinic  of  my  trouble  I  mil  call  upon  thee; 
for  thou  hearest  me. 

8  Amorig  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee, 
O  Lord  ;  there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as  thou  doest, 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come 
and  worship  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  shall  glorify  thy 
Name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous 
things :  thou  art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  t!iy  way,  O  Lokd,  and  T  will  walk 
in  thy  truth :  O  knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I 
may  fear  thy  Name. 

__ 


Day  17.  THE  PSALTER. 


12  I  will  tlianU  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all 
mv  heart;  and  will  praise  thy  Name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  towaid  me;  and  tliou 
liast  delivered  my  soul  fiom  the  nethermost  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me;  and 
the  congregations  of  naughty  men  have  sought  after 
inv  soul,  and  liave  not  set  thee  before  tlicir  eyes. 

15  llut  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compassion 
and  mercy,  long-sutfering,  plenteous  in  goodness 
and  truth. 

16  O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have  mercy 
upon  me;  giA'e  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and 
help  the  son  of  thine  iiandmaid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon  me  for  good  ;  that  they 
who  hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed,  because 
thou.  Lord,  hast  holpcn  me,  and  comforted  me. 

PSALM  LXXXVIL     Fundamenta  ejus. 

HER  foundations  are  upon  tlie  holy  hills :  the 
Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all 
the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  thou 
city  of  ("iod. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab  and  Babylon,  with 
them  that  know  me. 

4  Uehold  ye  the  Philistines  also,  and  they  of 
Tyre,  with  tlie  Morians;  lo,  there  was  he  born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be  reported  tl\at  he  was 
born  in  her ;  and  the  Most  High  shall  stablish  her. 

(j  The  Lord  shall  rehearse  it,  when  he  writeth 
up  the  people,  that  he  was  born  tliere. 

7  Tlie  smgers  also  and  trumpeters  shall  he  re- 
heai'se:  AH  my  fresh  springs  sliall  be  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXVIIL    Doraine,  Deus. 

OLORD  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day 
and  night  before  thee:  O  let  my  prayer  enter 
into  thy  presence,  incline  thirie  ear  unto  my  call- 


.|; 


For  my  soul  is  full  of  trouble,  and   my  life 
draweth  nigh  unto  hell. 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of  them  that  go  down  into 
the  pit,  and  I  have  been  even  as  a  man  that  hath 

no  strength. 


THE  PSALTEJL  Day  I?. 


4  Free  among  the  dead,  like  unto  them  that  are 
wounded,  and  lie  in  tlie  grave,  who  are  out  of  re- 
membrance, and  are  cut  away  from  thy  hand. 

5  Thou  host  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  a  place 
of  darkness,  and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and 
t]iou  hast  vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7  Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance  fai- 
from  me,  and  made  me  to  be  abhoned  of  them. 

8  I  am  so  fast  in  prison  that  ]  cannot  get  forth. 

9  ily  sight  faileth  for  veiy  trouble;  LOKli,  I 
liave  called  daily  upon  tliee,  I  liave  stretched  forth 
my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  wonders  amon^  the  dead  ?  or 
shall  the  dead  rise  up  again,  and  praise  thee  ? 

11  Shall  thy  loving-kindness  be  showed  in  the 
giave?  or  thy" faithfulness  in  destruction? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works  be  known  in  the 
dark?  and  thy  righteousness  in  the  land  where  all 
things  are  forgotten  ? 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  OLord;  and  early 
shall  my  prayer  come  before  tliee. 

14  Lord,  why  abhorrest  thou  my  soul,  and 
hidest  thou  thy  face  from  me  ? 

15  I  am  in  misery,  and  like  unto  Inm  that  is  at 
tlie  point  to  die;  even  from  my  youth  up  thy  ter- 
rors have  I  suffei-cd  witli  a  troubled  mind. 

16  Thy  wratliful  displeasure  goeth  over  me,  and 
the  fear  of  thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about  me  daily  like  water, 
and  compassed  me  together  on  every  side. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast  thou  put  away 
from  me,  and  hid  mine  acquaintance  out  of  my 
sight. 

€Hbfn{ng  ^rantr. 

PSALM  LXXXtX.    Mheiicordias  Domini. 

MY  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving-kindness 
of  tlie  Lord  ;  with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be 
showing  thy  truth  from  one  generation  to  anotlier. 

2  For  1  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  setup  for  ever  j 
thy  truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in  the  heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen ;  1  I 
ha\e  sworn  unto  Bavid  my  servant ; 


Day  17.  THE  PSALTEK. 


4  Thy  seed  M-ill  I  stablish  for  ever,  and  set  up  thy 
throne  from  one  generation  to  another. 

5  O  Lord,  the  very  hea\-ens  siiall  praise  thy 
woi3drous  works  ;  and  thy  truth  in  the  congrega- 
tion ot  the  saints. 

6  For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds,  that  sliall  be 
compared  unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  wliat  is  he  among  the  gods,  that  shall  be 
like  vmto  tlie  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  \'ery  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  council  of 
tlie  saints,  and  to  be  "had  in  reverence  of  all  tliem 
that  are  round  about  him. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  Iiosts,  who  is  like  unto  thee? 
thy  truth,  most  niif?hty  Lord,  is  on  every  side. 

10  Thou  rulest  tlie  raging  of  the  sea ;  thou  still- 
est the  waves  thereof  when  they  arise. 

11  Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt,  and  destroyed  it; 
thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  abroad  with  tliy 
mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine ; 
thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  tlie  round  world, 
and  all  that  therein  is. 

13  Thou  liast  made  the  north  and  the  south; 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  Name. 

14  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  ;  strong  is  thy  hand, 
and  liigh  is  thy  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habitation 
of  thy  seat ;  mercy  and  truth  siiall  go  before  thy 
face. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O  Lord,  that  can  rejoice 
in  tiice;  they  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  couii- 
tenatice. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy  Name ;  and 
in  thy  rigliteousness  shall  they  make  their  boast. 

If)  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength,  and 
in  tliv  loving-kindness  thou  shalt  lift  up  our  horns. 

1!)  For  the  Loud  is  our  defence;  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  our  King. 

'20  Thou  s])aUest  sometime  in  xisions  unto  thy 
sftints,  and  saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  One  that 
is  mighty,  I  have  exalted  One  chosen  out  of  the 
peoTile. 

21  I  have  fou7id  David  my  servant;  with  my 
holy  oil  liave  1  anointed  him. 


THE  PSALTER,  Dat  17. 


22  My  hand  shall  hold  him  fast,  and  my  arm 
shall  strengthen  liim. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able  to  do  him  vio- 
lence: the  son  of  wickedness  sliall  not  hurt  him. 

24  I  will  smite  down  his  foes  before  his  face,  and 
plague  them  tliat  hate  him. 

2o  My  truth  also  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with 
him ;  and  in  my  Name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

2t>  I  will  set  his  duminion  also  in  the  sea,  and 
his  right  hand  in  the  floods, 

27  He  sliall  call  me,  Thou  art  my  Father,  my 
God,  and  my  strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him  my  First-bom,  higher 
than  the  kings  of  the  earth, 

29  My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore, 
and  my  coven.int  shall  stand  fast  with  Iiim. 

30  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endme  for  ever, 
and  his  throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

31  But  if  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk 
not  in  my  judgments ; 

32  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  mv 
commandments ;  I  vhW  visit  their  offencL-s  with 
the  rod,  and  their  sin  with  scourges. 

33  Nevertheless,  my  lo\ing-ki)idness  will  I  not 
utterly  take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  trutli  to  fail, 

34  Aly  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the 
thing  that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips:  I  have  sworn 
once  by  my  holiness,  that  I  will  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  sliall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  seat  is 
like  as  the  sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  fast  for  evermore  as  the  moon, 
and  as  the  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred  and  forsaken  thine 
Anointed,  and  art  displeased  at  liim, 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the  covenant  of  thy  ser- 
vant, and  cast  his  crown  to  the  ground, 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown  all  his  hedges,  and 
broken  dovvm  his  strongholds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil  him,  and  he  is  be- 
come a  reproach  to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  ene- 
mies, atid  made  all  his  adversaries  to  rejoice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away  the  edge  of  his  sword, 
and  givest  him  not  victory 'in  the  battle.  j 


'  Dav  18.  THE  PSALTER, 


43  Thou  hast  put  out  his  glory,  aiid  cast  his 
throne  down  to  the  ground. 

44  The  days  of  his  youth  liast  thou  shortened, 
and  covered  liim  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thyself?  for 
ever?  and  shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire? 

46"  O  remember  how  short  my  time  is ;  wherefore 
hast  thou  made  all  men  for  nought? 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see 
death  ?  and  shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand 
of  hell  ? 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old  loving-kindnesses, 
wliich  thou  swarest  unto  David  in  thy  trutii? 

49  Remember,  Lord,  the  rebuke  that  thy  servants 
have,  and  l.ow  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  rebukes 
of  many  people : 

50  Wherewitn  tliine  enemies  have  blasphemed 
thee,  and  slandered  t)ie  footsteps  of  tliine  Anointed. 
Praised  be  the  Lokd  for  evermore.  Amen,  and 
Amen. 


THE  EIGHTEENTH  DAY. 

PSALM  XC.    Domine,  refugium. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from    one 
generation  to  another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or 
ever  the  earth  and  the  world  were  made,  thou  art 
God  from  everlasting,  and  world  without  end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;  again  thou 
sayest,  Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as 
yesterday;  seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in  tiie 
night. 

6  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  thera  they  are  even 
as  a  sleep ;  and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  growetli  up- 
but  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and 
wiiliered. 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  1«. 


7  For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure,  and 
are  afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  oar  misdeeds  before  thee ;  and 
our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angary  all  our  days  are  gone : 
we  bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that 
is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and 
ten  ;  and  though  men  be  so  strong  that  they  come 
to  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength  then  but 
labour  and  sorrow ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and 
we  are  gone. 

11  But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy  wrath  ? 
for  even  thereafter  as  a  man  leartth,  so  is  thy  dis- 
pleasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
applv  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13'  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us'  uith  thy  mercy,  and  that  soon  : 
so  shall  we  rejoice  and  be'  glad  all  the  days  of  our 
life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now  after  the  time  that  thou 
hast  plagued  us;"and  for  the  years  wherein  we 
have  suffered  adversity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their  chil- 
dren thy  glory. 

17  And  the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  our 
God  be  upon  us :  prosper  "thou  tlis  work  of  our 
hands  upon  us  ;  O  prosper  thou  our  handy-work. 

PSALM  XCL    gut  habitat. 
TTTHOSO  dwelleth  under  the    defence    of   the 
V  V    Most  High,  shaU  abide  under  the  shadow  of 
the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope 
and  my  strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
hunter,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou 
tftialt  be  safe  under  his  feathers;  his  faithfulness 
and  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by 
night,  nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 


Day  18.  THE  PSALTER. 


6  For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  (larkness» 
nor  for  the  sickness  tliat  dcstroycth  in  the  noon-day- 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  tliou- 
sand  at  tliy  right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh 
thee. 

t)  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see 
tlie  rsward  of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope;  thou  hast  set 
thine  house  of  defence  very  high. 

l(t  There  shall  no  enl  happen  unto  thee,  neither 
shall  any  plague  corns  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  lie  shall  give  liis  angels  charge  over  thee, 
to  keei)  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  Tliey  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou 
hurt  not  tliy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  "shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 
young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under 
thy  feet. 

14  Ikcau'^e  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  there- 
fore will  I  deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because 
he  hath  known  my  Name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  ^\^ll  hear  him; 
?'ea,  I  am  with  him  m  trouble;  1  will  deliver  him, 
and  bring  him  to  honotir. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show 
him  my  salvation. 

PSALM  XCIL    Bonum  est  covfiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most 
Highest ; 

2  To  tell  of  thy  lonng-kindness  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night-season  ; 

3  Upon  an  mstrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon 
the  lute ;  upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the 
liarp. 

4  For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through 
thy  works  ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  tor 
the  operations  of  thy  hands. 

5  ()  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works !  thy 
thouglits  are  very  deep. 

b"  An  unwise  man  doth  not  well  consider  this, 
ajid  a  fool  doth  not  understand  it- 
7  When  the  ungodly  are  green  as  the  grass,  and 


THE  PSALTEK.  Day  18. 


when  all  the  ■workers  of  wickedness  do  flourish, 
then  shall  they  be  destroyed  for  ever;  but  thou. 
Lord,  art  the  Most  Hi!<liest  for  evermore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  thine 
eneniies  sliall  perish  ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wick- 
edness sliall  be  destroyed. 

J)  lint  mine  liorn  shall  be  exalted  like  the  horn  of 
an  unicorn  ;  for  I  am  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  his  lust  of  mine 
eneniies,  and  mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desire  of  the 
wicked  that  arise  up  against  me. 

1 1  The  rigliteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm-tree, 
and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the  liouse  of  the  Lord, 
sh.all  flourisli  in  tlie  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

13  They  also  shall  brin/?  fortli  more  fruit  in  their 
age,  and  shall  be  fat  and  well-liking  ; 

14  That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my 
strength  is,  and  that  there  is  no  unrigiiteousness 
in  him. 

PSALM  XCIIL    Dominusre^avit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious 
apparel ;  tlie  Lord  liath  put  on  his  apparel, 
and  gilded  himself  with  strength. 

2  lie  liath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it 
cannot  be  moved. 

3  Ever  since  the  world  began,  hath  thy  seat  been 
prepared  :  thou  art  from  everlasling. 

4  The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lift  up  their  voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  tlieir  waves. 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  hor- 
ribly ;  but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dweileth  on  high,  is 
niii;:luier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure:  holi- 
ness becometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCTV.    Deus  ultionem. 
LORD  God,  to   whom  vengeance  belongeth, 
thou  God,   to   whom    vengeance    bclongeth, 
show  thyself. 


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Day  18.  THE  PSALTER. 


2  Arise,  thou  Jud^'e  of  tlie  world,  and  reward 
the  proud  after  tlieir  deser\ing. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the  ungodly,  how  long 
shall  the  ungodly  tiiumph  ? 

4  How  long  shall  all  wicked  doers  speak  so  dis- 
dainfully, and  make  such  proud  hoasting  ? 

5  They  smite  down  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and 
trouble  thine  heritage. 

G  They  murder  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and 
put  the  fatherless  to  death. 

7  And  yet  they  say.  Tush,  the  Lord  shall  not 
see,  neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  people:  O  ye 
fools,  when  will  ye  understand  ? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  or 
he  that  made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  Or  lie  that  nurtureth  the  heathen,  it  is  he 
tliat  teacheth  man  knowledge  :  shall  not  he  punish 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  tlia 
they  are  but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  0 
Lord,  and  teachest  him  in  thy  law  ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  Inm  patience  in  time 
of  adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged  up  for  the  un- 
godly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  fail  his  people;  neither 
will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 

15  Until  righteousness  turn  again  unto  judg- 
ment :  all  such  as  are  true  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with  me  against  the  wicked  f 
or  who  will  take  my  part  against  the  evil  doers  ? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  helped  me,  it  had  not 
failed,  but  my  soul  had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  Ihit  when  1  said.  My  foot  hath  slipped ;  thy 
mercy.O  Lord, held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I  had  in 
mv  heart,  thy  comforts  have  refreshed  my  souL 

20  Wilt  thou  have  anv  thing  to  do  with  the 
stool  of  wickedness,  which  imagineth  mischief  as 
a  law  ? 

21  They  gather  them  together  against  the  soul  of 
the  righteous,  and  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  refuge,  and  my  God  is 
the  strength  of  uiy  confidence. 


THE  PSALTER. 


23  He  shall  recompense  them  their  wickednesi, 
and  destroy  them  in  their  own  malice j  y-ea,  the 
Lord  our  God  shall  destroy  them. 


TIIE  NINETEENTH  DAY. 

PSALAt  XCV.     renite,  exultemtm. 

OCO^IE,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lokd  ;   let  us 
heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salva- 
tion. 

2  Let  us  cnme  before  his  presence  with  thanks- 
ginng;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with 
psalms. 

3  For  the  Lonn  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great 
King  aboA-e  all  gods. 

4  In  liis  hand  are  all  the  comers  of  the  earth; 
and  the  strength  of  the  liills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his  hands 
prepared  the  dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Mfiker. 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God  ;  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  liis  hand. 

U  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not 
your  hearts  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day 
of  temptation  in  the  wilderness; 

fl  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me, 
and  saw  my  works. 

JO  Forty  years  long  was  1  grieved  with  this 
generation,  and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in 
their  hearts,  for  they  have  not  ktiou-n  my  ways: 

11  Unto  whom  I'sware  in  my  wrath,  that  they 
should  not  enter  into  my  rest. 

PSALM  XCVL    Cantate  Doniino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  unto 
the  Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 
2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  Name ;  be 
telling  of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 


Day  19.  THE  PSALTER. 


3  Declare  liis  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his 
wonders  unto  all  people. 

4  For  tlie  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be 
praised  ;  lie  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but 
idols ;  but  it  is  the  LoKi)  that  made  the  heavens. 

t>  Glory  and  worship  are  before  him  ;  power  and 
honour  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  t)ie  LoHD,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the 
people,  ascribe  unto  tlie  Lord  worship  and  power. 

8  Ascribt  unto  tlie  Loud  the  lionour  due  unto  his 
Name  ;  bring  presents,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

y  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  j 
let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the  Lord 
is  King;  and  that  it  is  he  who  hath  made  the 
round  world  so  fast  that  it  cannot  be  moved;  and 
how  that  he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth 
he  glad;  let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  in  it ; 
then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before 
tlie  Lord. 

13  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth  ;  and  with  righteousness  to  judge  tlie  world, 
and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

PSALM  XCVII.    Dominus  regnavit 

THE   Lord    is   King,   the  earth   may  be  glad 
thereof;  yea,  the  multitude  of  the 'isles  may 
be  glad  tliereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him: 
righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of 
I  lis  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and  burn  up 
his  enemies  on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world:  the 
earth  saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Loud  ;  at  tlie  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
larth. 

G  The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness, 
and  all  the  people  have  seen  his  glory. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  19. 


7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  worsliip  carved 
images,  and  that  delight  in  vain  gods :  woi-ship 
him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ;  and  the  daugh- 
ters of  Judah  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments, 
O  Lord, 

9  For  thou.  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are 
in  the  earth :  thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  O  ye  tliat  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the 
thing  which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preser\eth  the  souls 
of  his  saints:  he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly. 

11  There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous, 
and  joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous  j  and  give 
thanks  for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


©facning  grayer. 


PSALM  XCVIII.    Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  j   for  he 
hath  done  marvellous  tilings. 

2  Witli  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy 
arm,  hath  he  gotten  liimself  tlie  \'ictory. 

3  The  Lord  declai-ed  his  salvation;  h^is  righteous- 
ness hatli  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the 
world  liave  seen  tlie  salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye 
lands  ;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Loud  upon  the  harp;  sing  to  the 
harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  sliow  your- 
selves joyful  beiore  the  Lord,  the  King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  tliat  therein  is  ; 
the  romid  wcnld,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills 
'be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord  j  for  he  is  come 

to  judge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world, 
and  the  people  with  equity. 


THE  I-SAI/rEK. 


PSALM  XCIX.    Dominus  reg7)avit. 

THE  Lord  is  Kiiie,  be  the  people  r.ever  so  im- 
patient;  he  sitteth  between  the  Cherubim,  be 
tlic  earth  never  so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion,  and  high  above  all 
people. 

3  They  sliall  give  thanks  unto  thy  Name,  which 
is  great,  wonderful,  and  lioly. 

4  The  King's  power  loveth  judgment ;  thou  hast 
prepared  equity,  thou  hast  executed  judgment  and 
righteousness  in  Jacob, 

5  O  mag)iify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  fall  do^Ti 
before  his  footstool ;  for  lie  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel 
among  such  as  call  upon  his  Name:  these  called 
upon  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out  of  the  cloudy  pillar; 
for  they  kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  law  that  he 
ga\-c  them. 

8  Thou  hcardest  them.  O  Lord  our  God;  thou 
forgavest  them,  O  God,  and  punishcdst  their  own 
inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worsliip 
him  upon  his  holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is 
holy. 

PSALM  C.    Jubilate  Deo. 

OFE  ye  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve 
tlie  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his 
presence  with  a  song. 

2  Re  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  ;  it  is  he 
that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are 
his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
gi\ing,  and  into  his  courts  with  praise ;  be  thankful 
unto  him,  and  speak  good  of  his  Name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  ever- 
lasting; and  his  truth  endiueth  from  generation 
to  generation. 

PSALM  CL    Misericordiam  etjudicinm. 

Y  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judgment;  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 


M 


I'HE  PSALTER.  Day  20. 


2  O  let  me  ha\e  understanding  in  the  waj'  of 
godliness ! 

3  Wlien  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will  walk 
in  my  house  \\'ith  a  perfect  heart 

4  1  will  take  no  wicked  thing  in  hand ;  I  hare 
the  sins  of  unfaithfulness  j  there  shall  no  such 
clea^•e  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me ;  1  will 
not  know  a  wicked  person. 

(5  Whoso  pri\ily  slandereth  his  neighbour,  him 
will  I  destroy. 

7  Whoso  'hath  also  a  proud  look  and  high 
stomach,  1  will  not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  uiwn  such  as  are  faithful  in  the 
land,  that  they  may  dwell  witli  ine. 

5)  Whoso  leadetli  a  godly  life,  Jie  shall  be  my 
ser\ant. 

10  There  sliall  no  deceitful  person  dwell  in  my 
house ;  he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  lai-ry  in  my 
sight. 

11  1  shall  soon  destroy  all  the  ungodly  that  are 
in  tlie  land  ;  that  I  may  root  out  all  wicked  doeis 
from  the  city  of  the  Lord. 


TIIE  TAVENTEETH  DAY. 
J^orntng  ^raijtr. 

PSALM  CIL    Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  let  my  crjing 
come  unto  tiiee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  time  of  my 
trouble ;  incline'  tliine  ear  unto  me  when  1  call'j 
O  hear  me,  and  that  riglit  soon. 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed  away  like  smoke, 
and  my  bones  are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  firebrand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down,  and  withered  like 
grass  ;  so  that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  gioaiiing,  my  bones  will 
scarce  cleave  to  my  flesh. 

(i  I  am  become  like  a  pelican  in  the  wilderness, 
and  like  an  owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 


DAT  20.  THE  PSALTER. 


7  I  have  watclied,  and  am  even  as  it  were  a  spar- 
row, tliat  sitteth  alone  upon  tlie  house-top. 

t)  Mine  enemies  revile  me  all  the  day  long  ;  and 
tliey  that  are  mad  upon  me  are  sworn  together 
against  me. 

9  For  I  ha\'e  eaten  ashes  as  it  were  bread,  and 
mingled  my  drink  with  weeping; 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine  indignation  and 
wrath  ;  for  thou  hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

11  ^Iy  days  are  gone  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am 
withered  like  grass. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever,  and 
thy  remembrance  throughout  all  generations. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion ; 
for  it  is  time  that  thou  have  mercy  upon  her,  yea, 
the  time  is  come. 

14  And  why  ?  thy  servants  think  upon  her  stones, 
and  it  piticth  them  to  see  her  in  the  dust. 

15  Tlie  heathen  shall  fear  thy  Name,  O  Lord  ; 
and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  Majesty  • 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion,  and 
when  his  glory  shall  appear; 

17  When  he  tunietli  him  unto  the  prayer  of  the 
poor  destitute,  and  despiscth  not  tlieir  desire. 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  tlioss  that  come  after, 
and  the  people  which  shall  be  born  shall  praise  the 
Loud. 

ly  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  his  sanctuary; 
out  of  the  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth  ; 

20  That  he  might  hear  the  mourning  of  such  as 
are  in  captivity,  and  deliver  the  children  appointed 
unto  dt'aih  ; 

21  That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
in  Sion,  and  his  worship  at  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and 
the  kingdoms  also,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  broughtdown  my  strength  in  my  journey, 
and  shortened  my  days. 

24  But  I  said,"0  niy  God,  take  me  not  away  in 
the  midst  of  mine  age ;  as  for  thy  years,  they  endure 
througliout  all  generations. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  tlie  beginning  hast  laid  the 
foundation  of  the  earth,  and  the  lieavens  are  tlie 
work  of  thy  ban  us. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  20. 


26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure: 
they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment ; 

2/  And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and 
they  shall  be  changed  ;  but  thou  art  the  sanie,  and 
thv  years  shall  not  fail. 

^8  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue, 
and  their  seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy  sight. 

PSALM  ClIL    Benedic,  anima  mea, 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all 
his  benefits : 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  hcaleih  all  thine 
infirmities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and 
crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  moutli  with  good  things, 
making  thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

C  The  Loud  executetli  righteousness  and  judg- 
ment for  all  them  that  are  ojjpressed  with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works 
unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy, 
long-suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be  chiding;  neither  keepeth 
he  his  anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

11  For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison 
of  the  earth  ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward 
them  that  fear  him. 

12  Look  liow  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west  j 
so  far  hath  lie  set  our  sins  from  us. 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  chi'dren; 
even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear 
him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made ;  he 
rcmenibereth  that  we  are  but  dust, 

15  'l"lit  (lays  of  man  are  but  as  grass;  for  he 
flonrisheth  as  a  flower  of  t!ie  field. 

!(}  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is 

gone;  and  the  place  thereof  siiall  know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lop.d  endr.r- 


DAT  20.  THE  PSALTER. 


eth  for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  liiin;  and 
his  righteousness  upon  children's  children; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and 
think  upon  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

19  The  Loud  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven, 
and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that 
excel  in  strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his  command- 
ment, and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye  ser- 
vatits  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of 
his,  in  all  places  of  his  doniiuion :  praise  thou  the 
Lord,  O  ray  souL 

PSALM  CIV.    Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  O  Lord  my 
God,  thou    art   become  exceeding  glorious; 
thou  art  clothed  with  majesty  and  honour. 

2  Thoudeckest  thyself  with  light  as  it  were  with 
a  garment,  and  spreadcst  out  the  heavens  like  a 
curtain. 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the 
waters,  and  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  augels  spirits,  and  his  ministers 
a  flaming  fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it 
never  should  move  at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  like  as  with  a 
ga.rment;  the  waters  stand  in  the  hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee;  at  the  voice  of  thy 
thunder  they  are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the  hills,  and  down  to 
the  valleys  beneath ;  even  unto  the  place  which 
thou  hast  appointed  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their  bounds,  which  they 
shall  not  pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover  the 
earth. 

20  He  sendeth  the  springs  mto  the  rivers,  which 
run  araong  the  hills. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day2(I. 


11  All  the  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and 
the  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  have 
their  habitation,  and  sin^  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  above;  the  earth 
is  filled  with  the  fruit  of  tliy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and 
green  herb  for  the  service  of  men  ; 

15  That  he  may  biing  fcKxl  out  of  the  earth,  and 
wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  ;  and  oil 
to  make  him  a  cheerful  countenance,  and  bread  to 
strengthen  man's  heart. 

IG  The  trees  of  the  Lord  alsoaie  full  of  sap; 
even  the  cedars  of  Libanus  whicli  he  hath  planted  ; 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nesta;  and  tlie 
fir-trees  are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

lU  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats  j 
and  so  arc  the  stony  rocks  for  the  amies. 

ly  He  appointed  the  moon  for  certain  seasons,  and 
the  sun  knoweth  liis  going  domi. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness  that  It  may  be  night ; 
wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forests  do  move. 

21  The  lions,  roaring  after  their  prey,  do  seek 
their  meat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  aiiseth,  and  they  get  them  away 
together,  and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to  his  la- 
bour, until  tlie  evening. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works!  in 
wisdom  hast  tliou  made  them  all ;  the  eartli  is  full 
of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  andvvide  sea  also;  wherein  are 
things  creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great 
beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that  Leviathr.n, 
wliom  thou  hast  made  to  take  his  pastime  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou  mayest 
give  them  meat  in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it  them,  they  gather  it; 
and  when  thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  are  filled 
with  good. 

29  When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled  : 
•.rhen  thou  takest  a\vay  their  breatii',  they  die,  and 
■•ire  turned  again  to  their  dusL 


Day  21.  THK  PSALTER. 


30  Wlicn  tliou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth,  tht-y 
sliall  be  niadej  and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of 
the  earth. 

31  The  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  en- 
dure forever  ;  the  Loud  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

J2  Tlie  earth  shall  trfmble  at  the  look  of  him  ; 
if  he  do  but  touch  the  liiils,  they  shall  smoke. 

3ii  I  \vi[\  slug  unto  the  Loud  as  long  as  1  live ;  I 
^rill  praise  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

'M  And  »o  shall  my  words  please  him:  my  joy 
shall  be  in  the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed  out 
of  the  earth,  and  the  ungodly  sliall  come  to  an 
end.  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  Praise 
the  Lord. 


THE  TA\^NTY-FIRST  DAY. 

PSALM  CV.    Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon 
his  Name;  tell  the  people  what  things  he 
j  hath  done. 

•2  O  let  your  songs  be  of  him,  and  praise  him  ; 
I  and  let  vour  talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  holy  Name;  let  the  heart  of 
them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength  ;  seek  his  face 
evermore. 

5  Remember  the  mai-vellous  works  that  he  hath 
done;  his  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his 
mouth ; 

6  ()  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye  children 
of  Jacob  his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our  Cod  ;  his  jud^'ments  are 
in  all  the  world. 

8  He  hath  been  aUvay  mindful  of  his  covenant 
and  promise,  that  he  made  to  a  thousand  genera- 
tions ; 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he  made  with  Abra- 
ham; and  the  oath  that  he  sware  unto  l»«s<c; 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  21. 


10  And  appointed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law, 
and  to  Israel  for  an  everlasting  testament  j 

11  Saying,    Unto  thee  will  I    give  the  land  of 
Canaan,  the  lot  of  your  inheritance : 

12  When  there  were  yet  but  a  few  of  them,  and 
they  strangers  in  the  land ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went  from  one  nation  to 
another,  from  one  kingdom  to  another  people  ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wron^,  but 
reproved  even  kings  for  their  sakes  • 

15  Touch  not  mine  Anointed,  and  do  my  prophets 
no  harm. 

16  Moreover,  he  called  for  a  dearth  upon  the  land, 
and  destroyed  all  the  provision  of  breaa. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man   before  them,   even 
Joseph,  who  was  sold  to  he  a  bond-ser\ant  ; 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in  the  stocks  ;  the  iron 
entered  into  his  soul ; 

It)  Until  the  time  came  that  his  cause  was  known : 
the  word  of  the  Lohd  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent,  and  delivered  him  ;  the  prince 
of  the  people  let  him  go  free. 

21  He  made  him  lord  also  of  his  house,  and  ruler 
of  all  his  substance; 

22  Tliat  he  might  inform  his  princes  after  his 
will,  and  teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt,  and  Jacob  was  a 
stranger  in  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  exceedingly,  and 
made  them  stronger  than  their  enemies  ; 

25  Whose  heart  turned  so,  that  they  hated  his 
peojile,  and  dealt  untruly  with  his  servants. 

•2b  Then  sent  he  Moses  his  servant,  ajid  Aaron 
whom  he  had  chosen. 

27  And  these  showed  Ins  tokens  among  them, 
and  wonders  in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  it  was  dark  ;  and  they 
were  not  obedient  unto  his  word. 

21)  He  turned  their  waters  iuto  blood,  and  slew 
their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs ;  yea,  even  in 
their  kings' chambers. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and  there  came  all  manner 
of  files,  and  '.ice  in  all  tlieir  quarters. 

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DAT  21.  THE  PSALTER. 


32  He  gave  thera  hailstones  for  rain ;  and  flames 
of  fire  in  their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  fig-trees  ;  and 
destroyed  tlie  trees  that  were  in  their  coasts. 

34  He  spake  tiie  word,  and  tlie  grasshoppers  came, 
and  caterpillars  innumerable,  and  did  eat  up  all  the 
grass  in  their  land,  and  devoured  the  fruit  of  their 
ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  first-bom  in  their  land;  even 
the  chief  of  all  their  strength. 

3(i  He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and 
gold ;  there  was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their 
tribes. 

37  Eg^'pt  was  glad  at  their  departing ;  for  they 
were  afraid  of  them. 

38  He  spread  out  a  cloud  to  be  a  covering  ;  and 
fire  to  give  light  in  the  night-season. 

39  At  their  desire  lie  brought  quails;  and  he 
filled  them  with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of  stone,  and  the  waters 
flowed  out,  so  that  rivers  ran  in  the  dry  places. 

41  For  why  ?  he  remembered  his  holy  promise ; 
and  Abiahara  his  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  ^vith  joy,  and 
his  cliosen  with  gladness; 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen  ;  and 
they  toek  the  labours  of  the  people  in  possession  ; 

44  That  they  might  keep  his  statutes,  and  observe 
his  la\vs. 


CBbmng  ^ratjcr. 


PSALM  CVL    Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lokd  ;  for  he  is  gra- 
cious, and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  tlie  Lord, 
or  show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judgment, 
and  do  rigliteousness. 

4  Remember  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  the 
favour  that  thou  bearest  unto  thy  people ;  O  visit 
me  with  thy  salvation  ; 

.5  That  I  may  see  the  felicity  of  thy  chosen,  and 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  21. 


rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy  people,  and  give  thanks 
wnth  thine  inheritance. 

6  We  have  sinned  \v\th  our  fathers  ;  we  have 
done  amiss,  and  dealt  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt, 
neither  kept  they  thy  great  goodness  in  remem- 
brance ;  but  were'  disobedient  at  the  sea,  even  at  the 
Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped  them  for  his  Name'i 
sake,  that  he  might  make  his  power  to  be  known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea  also,  and  it  was  dried 
up;  so  he  led  them  through  the  deep,  as  through 
a  \nldemess. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  adversary's  hand, 
and  delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

11  As  for  those  that  troubled  them,  the  waters 
overwhelmed  them  :  there  was  not  one  of  them 
left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words,  and  sang  praise 
unto  him. 

13  But  uithin  a  while  they  forgat  his  works,  and 
would  not  abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them  in  the  wilderness, 
and  they  tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  desire,  and  sent 
leanness  Avithal  into  their  souL 

IG  They  angered  Moses  also  in  the  tents,  and 
Anron  the  saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and  swallowed  up  Dathan, 
and  covered  the  congregation  of  Abirani. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled  in  their  company ; 
the  flame  burnt  up  the  ungodly. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in  Horeb,  and  worshipped 
the  molten  image. 

20  Thus  they  turned  their  glory  into  the  simili- 
tude of  a  calf  that  eateth  hay. 

21  And  they  forgat  God  their  Saviour,  who  bad 
done  so  great  things  in  Egy-pt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  tne  land  of  Ham;  and 
fearful  things  by  the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have  destroyed  them,  had 
not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  gap,  to 
turn  away  his  wathful  Indignation,  lest  he  should 
destroy  them. 

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Dav21.  the  PSALTER- 


24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn  of  that  pleasant  land, 
and  gave  no  credence  unto  his  word; 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  hearkened 
not  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  lift  he  up  his  hand  ageunst  them,  to  over- 
throw them  in  the  wilderness  ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed  among  the  nations,  and 
to  scatter  them  in  tlie  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  unto  Baal-peor,  and 
ate  the  offerings  of  the  dead. 

29Tliusthey  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  own 
inA'entions  ;  and  the  plague  was  great  among  them. 

30  Ttien  stood  up  Phinees,  and  prayed ;  and  so 
the  plague  ceased. 

31  And  tliat  was  counted  unto  him  for  righteous- 
ness, among  all  posterities  for  evermore. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  tlie  waters  of  strife, 
so  that  he  punished  Moses  for  their  sakes  ; 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that  he 
spake  unadvisedly  with  his  lips. 

lU  Neither  destroyed  they  the  heathen,  as  the 
Loud  commanded  tliem ; 

lii)  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen,  and 
learned  their  works. 

3()  Insomuch  that  they  worshipped  their  idols, 
which  turned  to  their  own  decay ;  yea,  they  offered 
their  sons  and  their  daughters  unto  devils  ; 

.37  And  shed  innocent  blood,  even  the  blood  of 
their  sons  and  of  their  daughters,  whom  they  offered 
unto  the  idols  of  Canaan  ;  and  the  land  was  defiled 
with  blood. 

3H  Thus  were  they  stained  with  their  own  works, 
and  went  a  whoring  with  their  own  inventions.        . 

3!)  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  kindled 
against  his  people,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred  his 
own  inheritance, 

40  And  he  gave  them  over  into  the  hand  of  the 
heathen ;  and  they  that  hated  them  were  lords  over 
therrt 

41  Their  enemies  oppressed  them,  and  bad  them 
in  subjection. 

42  Many  a  time  did  he  deliver  them ;  but  they 
rebelled  against  him  with  their  own  inventions,  anil 
were  brought  down  in  their  wickedness. 


THE  PSALTEK. 


43  Nevertheless,  when  he  taw  their  adversity,  lie 
heird  their  complaint. 

H  He  thought  upon  his  covenant,  and  pitied 
th;m,  according  unto  the  multitude  of  his  mercies  ; 
yei,  he  made  all  those  that  led  them  away  captive 
lo  pity  them. 

ia  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us 
fr>m  among  the  heathen  ;  that  wc  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  holy  Name,  and  make  our  boast  of  thy 
jraise. 

Ad  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from  ever- 
lasting, and  world  without  end  ;  and  let  all  the 
people  say,  Amen. 


THE  T^^^ENTY-SECOXD  DAY. 
J^orning  ^inycr. 

PSALM  CVIL    Confiteniim  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  I>ec  tliem  give  thanks  whom  the  Lord  liatli 
redeemed,  and  delivered  from  tlie  hand  of  the 
enemy  ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the 
east,  and  from  the  west ;  from  tlie  north,  and  from 
the  south. 

4  They  went  asti-ay  in  the  wilderness  out  of  the 
way,  and  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  delivered  them  from  tlieir  distress. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they 
might  go  to  the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord 
for  his  goodness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  tliat  he 
dneth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

y  For  he  saiisfieth  the  empty  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death,  being  fast  bound  in  misery  and  iron ; 

11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  the 

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DAT  22,  THE  PSALTER- 


Lord,  and  lightly  regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most 
Highest: 

12  He  also  brought  down  their  heart  throufh 
heaviness:  they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to 
help  them. 

13  So  wlien  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  thjir 
trouble,  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness,  and  ott 
of  tlie  shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bonds  ii 
sunder. 

15  O  that  men  would  tlierefore  praise  the  Lord 
for  his  goodness  :  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  the  cliitdren  of  men  ! 

It)  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and 
smitten  tlie  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued  for  their  offence,  and 
because  of  their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all  manner  of  meat,  and 
they  were  even  hard  at  death's  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them  j  and  they 
were  sa\'ed  from  their  destruction. 

21  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord 
for  his  goodness  ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  tlie  children  of  men  ! 

22  That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice 
of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  out  hi*  works  with  glad- 
ness ! 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and 
occupy  their  business  in  great  waters  j 

24  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and 
his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy  ^vind  ariseth, 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  canicd  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down 
a£jain  to  the  deepj  their  soul  melteth  away  because 
of  the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man,  and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  he  delivereth  them  out  of  their  distress. 

29  For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the 
wnves  thereof  are  still. 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  22. 


30  Tlieii  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest ; 
and  so  he  bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they 
would  be. 

31  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord 
for  his  goodness;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  l:c 
doeth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  tlie  seat 
of  the  elders  ! 

',i3  Who  turneth  the  floods  into  a  wilderness,  and 
drieth  up  the  water-springs. 

34  A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for  the 
wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  Again,  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a  standing 
water,  and  water-springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  tliat  they 
may  build  tliem  a  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant 
vineyards,  to  yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply  ex- 
cec-dingly  ;  and  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

3J)  And  again,  when  they  arc  minished  and 
brought  low  through  oppression,  through  any 
plague  or  trouble ; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them  to  be  evil-entreated 
through  tyrants,  and  let  them  wander  out  of  the 
way  in  the'  wilderness ; 

41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery,  and 
maketh  him  households  like  a  flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  -ttill  consider  this,  and  rejoice; 
and  the  mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopped. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  will  ponder  these  things ;  and 
they  shall  undersund  the  lonng-kindness  of  tiie 

LOKD. 

€btning  grayer. 

PSALM  CVin.    Paratum  cor  meum. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is  ready; 
I  will  sing,  and  give  praise  with  the  best 
member  that  I  have. 

2  Awake,  thou  lute  and  harp;  I  myself  will 
awake  right  early. 

3  1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among 

05 


Day  22.  THE  PSALTER. 


the  people ;  I  will  dng  praises  unto  thee  among 
the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  Is  greater  than  the  heavens,  and 
thv  truth  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and 
thy  glory  above  all  the  earth  ; 

(i  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered:  let  thy 
riffht  hand  save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness  ;  I  will  rejoice 
therefore,  and  divide  Sichem,  and  mete  out  the 
valley  of  Succoth. 

H  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine  j  Ephraira 
also  is  the  strength  of  my  head  : 

9  Judah  is  my  law-giver ;  Moab  is  my  wash- 
pot:  over  Edom  will  1  cast  out  my  shoe;  upon 
Philistia  will  I  triumph. 

10  Whouill  lead  me  into  the  strong  city?  and 
who  will  bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

1 1  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us,  O  God  i  and  wilt 
not  thou,  O  God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  O  help  us  against  the  enemy  :  for  vain  is  the 
help  of  man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do  great  acts  ;  and  it 
is  he  that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies 

PSALM  (;IX.     Dcus  laudwn. 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O  God  of  my  praise ;  for 
the  month  of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth  of 
the  deceitful  is  opened  upon  me. 

2  And  they  hare  spoken  against  me  with  false 
tongues ;  they  compassed  meabout  also  with  words 
of  hatred,  and  fought  against  me  without  a  cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  i  had  unto  them,  lo,  they  take 
now  my  contrary  part;  but  1  give  myself  unto 
prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  and 
hatred  for  my  good-will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man  to  be  ruler  over  him, 
and  let  Satan  stand  at  his  rig-ht  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given  upon  him,  let  him  be 
condemned ;  and  let  his  prayer  be  turned  into  sin. 

7  Let  his  days  be  few ;  and  let  anoclier  take  his 
offic?. 

ti  Let  his  children  be  fatherless,  and  his  wife  a 
widow. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  22. 


9  Let  his  children  be  vagabonds,  and  beg  their 
bread  ;  let  them  seek  it  also  out  of  desolate 
places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  consume  all  that  he  hath  ; 
and  let  the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

11  Let  there  be  no  man  to  pity  him,  nor  to  have 
compassion  upon  his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be  destroyed  ;  andinthencxt 
generation  let  his  name  be  clean  put  out, 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his  fathers  be  had  in  re- 
membrance in  the  sight  of  the  Lonn  ;  and  let  not 
the  sin  of  his  mother  be  done  away. 

14  Let  them  ahvay  be  before  the  Lord,  that  he 
m«v  root  out  the  memorial  of  them  from  off  the 
earth  ; 

]  5  And  that,  because  his  mind  was  not  to  do  good  ; 
but  persecuted  the  poor  helpless  man,  that  he  might 
slay  him  that  was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing,  and  it  shall  happen 
unto  him;  he  loved  not  blessing,  therefore  shall  it 
be  far  from  him. 

17  He  clothed  himself  with  cursing  like  as  with  a 
raiment,  and  it  shall  come  into  his  bowels  like  water, 
and  like  oil  into  his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  cloak  that  he  hath 
'ijHin  him,  and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is  always  girded 
\',  ithaL 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from  the  Lord  unto  mine 
enemies,  and  to  those  that  speak  evil  against  my 
sotil. 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O  Lord  God,  accord- 
mn  unto  thy  Name;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

2\  O  deliver  me,  for  I  am  helpless  and  poor,  and 
my  heart  is  woundetl  within  me. 

22  I  go  hence  like  the  shadow  thatdeparteth,  and 
am  driven  away  as  the  grasshopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting;  my  flesh 
is  dried  up  for  want  of  fatness. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach  unto  them  :  they  that 
looked  upon  me  shaked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God;  O  save  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  mercy ; 

2(5  And  they  shall  know  how  that  this  is  thy 
hand,  and  that  thou,  Lord,  hast  done  it. 


Day 23.  THE  PSALTER, 


27  Though  they  curse,  yet  bless  thou  ;  and  let 
them  be  confounded  that  rise  up  against  me;  but 
let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be  clothed  with  shame; 
and  let  them  cover  themselves  with  their  own  con- 
fusion, as  with  a  cloak. 

2!)  As  for  me,  I  will  give  great  tlianks  unto  the 
Lord  with  my  mouth,  and  praise  him  among  tire 
multitude ; 

3U  For  he  shall  stand  at  tlie  right  hand  of  the  poor, 
to  save  his  soul  from  unrighteous  judges. 


THE  TWENTY-THIRD  DAY. 

PSALM  ex.    Dixit  Dotyiinm. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my 
right  hand,  until  1  make  thine  enemies  thy 
footstooL 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out 
of  Sion:  be  thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among 
thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer 
thee  free-will  offerings  with  an  holy  worship:  tht 
dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the  womb  of  the  mornmg. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou 
art  a  Priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedecli. 

5  The  Lord  upon  tliy  right  hand  shall  wound 
even  kings  in  the  day  of  his  UTath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen:  he  shall 
fill  the  places  with  the  dead  bodies,  ana  smite  in 
sunder  the  heads  over  di\'ers  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way ;  there- 
fore shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 

PSALM  CXL    Confitehor  tihi. 

I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  with  my 
whole  heart,  secretly  among  the  faithful,  anil 
in  the  congregation. 


THE  PSALTEIl.  Day  23. 


2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  p-eat,  sought  out 
of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  had  in 
honour,  and  his  righteousness  endurelh  for  ever. 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious  Lokd  hatli  so  done 
his  marvellous  works,  that  they  ought  to  be  had  in 
remembrance. 

6  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  ; 
lie  shall  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his 
works,  that  he  may  give  them  the  lieritage  of  the 
heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judg- 
ment; all  his  commandments  are  true. 

)j  I'hey  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done 
ill  truth  and  equity. 

J)  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people;  he  hath 
commanded  his  covenant  for  ever ;  holy  and  reve- 
rend is  his  Name. 

10  Tile  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom  ;  a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that 
do  thereafter  ;  the  praise  of  it  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXn.    Beatusvir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  ;  he 
hath  great  delight  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth ;  the  gene- 
ration of  the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Riches  andplenteousness  shall  be  in  his  house; 
and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  light  in  the 
darkness  ;  he  is  merciful,  loving,  and  righteous. 

5  A  good  man  is  merciful,  and  lendeth  ;  and  will 
guide  his  words  with  discretion. 

6  For  he  shall  never  be  moved :  and  the  righteous 
shall  be  had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil  tidings ;  for 
his  heart  standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished,  and  mil  not  shrmk, 
until  he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to  the  poor, 
and  his  righteousness  remaineth  for  ever;  his  norn 
shall  be  exalted  with  honour. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall  grieve 
him ;  he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  consume 
away ;  the  desire  of  the  ungodly  shaU  perish. 

PSALM  CXin.    Laudate,  pueri. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  servants ;  O  praise  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lohd  from  this 
time  forth  for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  Name  is  praised  from  the  rising 
up  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  Is  liigh  above  all  heathen,  and  his 
glory  above  the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  hath 
his  dwelling  so  high,  and  yet  humblethjiimself  to 
behold  the  things  that  are  in  heaven  and  earth  ! 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust,  and 
lifteth  the  poor  out  of  the  mire  ; 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes,  even 
with  the  princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketli  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house, 
and  to  be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 

PSALM  CXIV.    In  exitu  Isvael. 

WHEN  Israel  came  out  of  Egypt,  and  the  house 
of  Jacob  from  amotig  the  strange  people, 

2  Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his  do- 
minion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled;  Jordan  was  driven 
back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and  the 
little  hills  like  young  sht-ep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fled- 
dest  ?  and  thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams  ?  and 
ye  little  hills,  like  young  sheep? 

7  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  :  at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a  standing 
water,  and  the  flint-stone  into  a  springing  well. 


THE  I'SALTER. 


N' 


PSALM  CXV.    Non  nobis,  Dotnine. 

OT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto 
thy  Name  give  tlie  praise ;  for  thy  loving  mer- 
ay,  and  for  tliy  truth's  sake. 

2  Wherefore  sliall  the  heathen  say,  \Miere  is  now 
their  God? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven :  he  hath  done 
whatsoever  pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  even  the  work 
of  men's  hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not ;  cyei  have 
they,  and  see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear  not ;  noses  have  they, 
and  smell  not. 

7  They  have  hands,  and  handle  not ;  feet  have 
they,  and  walk  notj  neither  speak  they  through 
their  throat 

8  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ;  and 
so  are  all  such  as  put  their  trust  in  them. 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the 
Lord  :  he  is  their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  houseof  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord; 
he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in  the 
Lord  ;  he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  he 
shall  bless  us  :  even  he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Is- 
rael, he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both 
small  and  great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
you  and  your  children. 

15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

16  All  the  whole  hea%'ens  are  the  Lord's  ;  the 
earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee,  O  Lord,  neither  all 
they  that  go  down  into  silence. 

18  But  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this  dme 
forth  for  evermore.    Piaise  the  Lord. 


O  it 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY. 
JWormng  IBrawcr. 

PSALM  CXVL    Dilexi,  quoniam. 

I  AM  well  pleased    that  the  Lord   hath  heard 
tlie  voice  of  my  prayer  • 

2  That  he  hath  inclinecl  his  earuntome;  there- 
fore will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  compassed  me  round  about, 
and  the  pains  of  liell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  will 
call  upon  tlie  Name  of  the  Loud  ;  O  Loud,  I  be- 
seech tliee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  tlie  Lokd,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our 
God  is  merciful. 

0  Tlie  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was  in 
misery,  and  he  helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  tliy  rest,  O  my  soul ;  for 
the  Lord  hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why  ?  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death,  mine'  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from 
Killing. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  tlie  land  of  the 
living. 

10  I  believed,  and  therefore  will  I  speak ;  but  1 
was  sore  troubled :  1  said  in  my  haste.  All  men  are 
liars. 

11  What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for 
all  the  benefits  that  lie  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call 
upon  the  Name  of  the  Loud. 

13  1  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  tlie  jiresence  of  all 
his  people :  right  deai-  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is 
the  death  of  his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  that  I  am  thy  servant ; 
I  am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid  ; 
thou  hast  broken  my  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  will  call  upon  the  Name  of  tlie  Lord. 

1()  I  will  nay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the 
sight  of  all  his  people,  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  24. 


house;  even  in    the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVIL    Laudate  Dominum. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen ;  praise  him, 
all  ye  nations. 
2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and 
more  towards  us:  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  en- 
dureth  for  ever.    Praise  the  Lord. 

PSA  LM  CX VI 1 1,    Confitem  ini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gra- 
cious ;  because  liis  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gracious,  and 
tliat  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

4  Yea,  let  tliem  now  that  fear  the  LORD  confess, 
that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble  j  and  the 
Lord  heard  me  at  large, 

(i  The  Lord  is  on  my  side ;  1  will  not  fear  what 
man  doeth  unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  wth  them  that 
help  me;  therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  mine 
enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put 
any  confidence  in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put 
any  confidence  in  princes. 

io  All  nations  compassed  me  round  about;  but 
in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

11  They  kept  me  in  on  every  side,  they  kept  me 
in,  I  say,  on  every  side ;  but  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  \nll  I  destroy  them. 

12  Ther  came  about  me  like  bees,  and  are  extinct 
even  as  the  fire  among  the  thorns ;  for  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

13  Tliou  hast  thi-ust  sore  at  me,  that  I  might 
fall ;  but  the  Lord  was  my  help. 

14  Tlie  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  song ;  and 
is  become  my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and  health  is  in  the  dwell- 


Day  24.  THE  PSALTER. 


ings  of  the  righteous ;  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
bringeth  mighty  things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre- 
eminence; the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth 
mighty  things  to  pass. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works 
of  the  Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected  me; 
but  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness,  that  I 
may  go  into  them,  and  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,  the  righteous 
shall  enter  into  it. 

21  I  mil  thank  thee;  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and 
art  become  my  salvation. 

22  Tlie  same  stone  which  the  builders  refused,  is 
become  the  head-stone  in  the  corner. 

23  Tliis  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  marvellous 
in  our  eyes. 

24  Tliis  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ; 
we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord:  O  Lord,  send  us 
now  prosperity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  :  we  have  \vished  you  good  luck,  ye  that  aie 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  showed  us  light : 
bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  yea,  even  unto  the 
iionis  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  mil  thank  thee; 
thou  art  my  God,  and  1  will  praise  thee. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is 
gracious,  and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


€btn{n5  grayer. 


PSALM  CXIX..    Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the 
way,  and  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and 
seek  him  with  their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wickedness,  walk  in  his 
ways. 


THE  PSALTER. 


4  Thou  hast  charged  that  we  shall  diligently 
keep  thy  commandments, 
6  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct,  that  I 


might  keep  thy  statutes ! 
«  So  sliall   I 


not  he  confounded,  while  I  have 
respect  unto  all  thy  commandments. 

7  1  will  thank  thee  with  an  unfeigned  heart, 
when  1  shall  have  learned  the  judgments  of  thy 
righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  ceremonies  j  O  forsake  me  not 
utterly. 

In  quo  corriget  f 

WHEREWITHAL  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 
his  way?  even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy 
word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have  1  sought  thee;  O 
let  me  not  go  wrong  out  of  thy  commandments  ! 

3  Tliy  words  have  I  hid  witliin  my  heart,  that  I 
should  not  sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord;  O  teach  me  thy 
sututes ! 

5  With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all  the 
judgments  of  thy  mouth. 

0  I  have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way  of  thy 
testimonies,  as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I  will  talk  of  thy  commandments,  and  have 
respect  unto  thy  wavs. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  sUtutes,  and  I  will 
not  forget  thy  word- 

ReMbue  servo  tuo. 

ODO  well  unto  thy  servant ;    that  1  may  live, 
and  keep  thy  word. 

2  Oi)en  thou  mine  eyes;  that  I  may  see  the 
wondrous  things  of  thy  law. 

3  I  am  a  stranger  upon  earth ;  O  hide  not  thy 
commandments  from  me! 

4  My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fervent  desire 
that  it  hath  ahvay  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  liast  rebuked  the  proud ;  and  cursed  are 
they  that  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  sheime  and  rebuke ;  for  I  have 
kept  thy  testimonies. 


Day  25.  THE  PSALTER, 


7  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me;  but 
thy  servant  is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight,  and  my 
counsellors. 

AdhcBsit  pavimento. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ;  O  quicken  thou 
me,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and  thou 
heardest  me:  O  teach  me  thy  statutes! 

3  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  tliy  com- 
mandments ;  and  so  shall  1  talk  of  'thy  wondrous 
works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for  very  heaviness; 
comfort  thou  me  accordiiig'unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying,  and  cause  thou 
me  to  make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  1  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth,  and  thy  judg- 
ments liave  I  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies;  O  Lord, 
confound  me  not! 

y  I  will  run  tlie  way  of  thy  commandments, 
when  thou  hast  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 


THE  TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY. 

Legem  pone. 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  tiiy  statutes, 
and  1  sliall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding,  and  1  shall  keep  tliy 
la^v-  yea,  1  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  ftTake  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  command- 
ments ;  for  tlierein  is  my  desire. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and 
not  to  covetousness. 

5  O  turn  away  mineeyes,  lest  they  behold  vanity ; 
and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  O  stablish  thy  word  in  tliy  ser^'ant,  that  I  may 
fear  thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I  am  afraid  of;  for 
thy  judgments  are  good. 


THE  PSALTER, 


7~I 


H  Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  commandments  ; 
O  quicken  me  In  thy  righteousness. 

Et  veniat  super  me. 

LET  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto  me,  O 
LoKD,  even  thy  salvation,  according  unto  thy 
word. 

2  So  shall  I  make  answer  unto  my  blasphemers; 
tor  my  trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take  not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly  out 
nf  my  mouth  ;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judgments. 

4  So  shall  I  alway  keep  thy  law ;  yea,  for  ever  and 
c-\('r. 

.'>  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty ;  for  I  seek  thy  com- 
mandments. 

()  I  \vi\\  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also,  even  before 
kiiiRS,  and  will  not  lie  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  commandments, 
which  I  liave  loved. 

8  My  hands  also  Avill  I  lift  up  unto  thy  command- 
ments, wliicli  I  have  loved;  and  my  study  shall  be 
in  thy  statutes. 

Memor  esio  servi  tui. 

0  THINK  upon  thy  sen-ant,  as  concerning  thy 
word,  wherein  thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my 
trust. 

2  The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble ;  for  thy 
word  hath  quickened  me. 

3  Tlie  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in  deri- 
sion; yei  have  I  not  shrinked  from  thy  law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine  everlasting  judgments, 
O  Lord,  and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horribly  afraid,  for  the  ungodly  that  for- 
sake thy  law. 

()  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs,  in  the  house 
of  my  pilgrimage. 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy  Name,  O  Lord,  in 
the  night^season,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

8  This  1  had,  because  I  kept  thy  commandments. 

Portio  mea,  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  Lord;  I  have  promised 
to  keep  tliy  law. 


Day 25.  THE  PSALTER. 


2  I  made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  pTesence  vith 
my  whole  heart;  O  be  merciful  unto  me,  according 
to  thy  word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to  remembrance,  and 
turned  my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  I  made  haste,  and  prolonged  not  the  time,  to 
keep  thy  commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the  ungodly  have  robbed 
me ;  but  I  have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

a  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto 
tliee,  because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee, 
and  keep  thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  O 
teach  me  thy  statutes ! 

Bonitatem  fecisti. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  dealt  graciously  with  thy 
servant,  according  unto  thy  word. 

2  O  learn  me  true  understanding  and  know- 
ledge ;  for  I  have  believed  thy  commandments. 

3  Before  I  was  troubled,  I  went  wrong;  but  now 
have  I  kept  thy  word. 

4  Thou  art  good  and  gracious ;  O  teach  me  thy 
statutes ! 

5  The  proud  have  imagined  a  lie  against  me; 
but  I  will  keep  thy  commandments  with  my  whole 
heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  brawn  ;  but  my  delight 
hath  been  in  thy  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  in  trouble; 
that  I  may  learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto  me  than 
thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

Manua  tueefecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me :  O 
give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy 
commandments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see 
me;  because  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thy  word. 

3  I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right. 


THE  PSALTER,  Dat  25. 


and  that  thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast  caused  me 
to  be  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  comfort, 
according  to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

5  O  let  t4iy  lo^ang  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I 
may  live ;  for  thy  law  is  my  delight, 

6  Let  the  proud  be  confounded,  for  they  go 
mckedly  about  to  destroy  me ;  but  I  will  be  occu- 
pied in  thy  commandments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known  thy 
testimonies,  be  turned  unto  me. 

8  O  let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  sututes,  that  I 
be  not  ashamed. 

Deficit  aniina  mea. 

MY  soul  hath  longed  for  thy  salvation,  and  I 
have  a  good  hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word;  saying,  O 
when  wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  1  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke ; 
yet  do  I  not  forget  tliy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ?  when 
^v^lt  thou  be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  roe  ? 

5  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are 
not  after  thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments  are  true:  they  perse- 
cute me  falsely  ;  O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an  end  of  me  upon 
earth  ;  but  I  forsook  not  thy  commandments. 

8  O  quicken  me  after  thy  loving-kindness;  and 
so  shall  I  keep  the  testim.ouies  of  thy  mouth. 

In  (Eternum,  Domine. 

OLORD,  th/   word    endureth    for   ever    in 
heaven. 

2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one  generation 
to  another ;  thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
earth,  and  it  abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine 
ordinance ;  for  all  things  serve  thee. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law,  I  should 
have  perished  in  my  trouble. 

6  I  will  never  forget  thy  commandments;  for 
with  them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 


Day  26.  THE  PSALTER. 


6  I  am  thine:  O  save  me,  for  1  have  sought  thy 
commandnietits. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for  me,  to  destroy  me; 
but  I  will  consider  thy  testiunonies. 

i<  I  see  that  all  things  come  to  an  end,  but  thy 
commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

Qiiomodo  dilexi ! 

LORD,  what  love  Iiave  I  unto  thy  law !  all  the 
day  long  is  my  study  in  it. 

2  Tli'ou,  tlirough  thy  commandments,  hast  made 
me  ^\-iser  than  mine  enemies;  for  they  are  ever 
with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  my  teachers ; 
for  thy  testimonies  are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged ;  because  I  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 
that  I  may  keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy  judgments ;  for 
thou  teachest  me. 

7  O  how  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  throat; 
yea,  sweeter  than  honey  linto  my  mouth ! 

8  Through  thy  commandments  I  get  under- 
standing: therefore  1  hate  all  evil  ways. 


TPIE  TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY. 

Lucerna  pedtbus  meis. 

THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 
unto  my  paths. 
2  I  have  sworn,  and  am  steadfastly  piUT)osed,  to 
keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

'i  ]  am  troubled  above  measure:  quicken  me,  O 
Lord,  according  to  thy  word. 

4  Let  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth  please 
thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  teacli  me  thy  judgments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand ;  yet  do  I  not 
forget  thy  law. 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  26. 


ti  The  ungodly  have  laid  a  snare  for  mej  but  yet 
I  swerved  not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy  testimonies  nave  I  claimed  as  mine  heri- 
tajje  for  ever  j  and  why  ?  they  axe  the  very  joy  of 
my  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy  statutes 
al^^•ay,  even  unto  the  end. 

Iniquos  odio  habul. 

I  HATE  them  that  imagine  evil  things ;  but  thy 
law  do  I  love. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and  shield ;  and  my  trust 
is  in  thy  word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked  j  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 

4  establish  me  according  to  thy  word,  that  I  may 
live ;  and  let  me  not  be  disappointed  of  my  hope. 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe;  yea,  my 
delight  shall  be  ever  m  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  depart 
from  thy  statutes;  for  they  imagine  but  deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth 
like  dross  ;  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

8  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee;  and  I  am 
afraid  of  thy  judgment*. 

Feci  judicium. 

IDEAL  with  the  thing  that  is  lawful  and  right ; 
O  give  me  not  over  unto  mine  oppressors ! 
2  Make  thou  thy  ser\-ant  to  delight  in  that  which 
is  good,  that  the  proud  do  me  no  ^-rong. 

'A  Mine  eye«  are  wasted  away  ^vith  looking  for 
thy  health,  and  for  the  word  of  thy  ri^jhteoiuness. 

4  O  deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy 
loving  mercy,  and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  1  am  thy  servant;  O  grant  me  understanding, 
that  I  may  know  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  lay  to  thine  hand ; 
for  they  have  destroyai  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold  and 
precious  stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight  all  thy  command- 
ments; and  all  false  ways  1  utterly  abhor. 


Uat  -M  the  PSALTER- 


Mirabilia. 

THY  testimonies  are  wonderful ;  therefore  dotl) 
my  soul  keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth  forth,  it  giveth  light  and 
understanding  unto  the  simple. 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and  drew  in  my  breath  ; 
for  my  delight  was  in  thy  commandments. 

4  O  look  tliou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me, 
as  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  Name. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word ;  and  so  shall  no 
wickedness  have  dominion  over  me. 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the  wrongful  dealings  of 
men  ;  and  so  shall  I  keep  thy  commandments. 

7  Show  the  light  of  ihy  countenance  upon  thy 
servant,  and  teach  me  tliy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  water,  because  men 
keep  not  thy  lau'. 

Justus  e.f,  Domine. 

I;>  IGHTEOUS  art  thou,  O  Lord  ;  and  true  5s  thy 
\  judgment. 

2  The  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded  are 
exceeding  righteous  and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me;  because  mine 
enemies  have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to' the  uttermost,  and  thy 
servant  loveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  reputation ;  yet  do  I  not 
forget  thy  commandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteous- 
ness, and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold  upon 
me;  yet  is  ray  delight  in  thy  commandments. 

it  The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  ever- 
lasting: O  grant  me  understanding,  and  I  shall 
live. 

€bcn{n5  ^rnpcr. 

Clamavi  in  toto  corde  men. 
T  CALL  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  Lord  ; 


I  will  keep  thy  statutes. 
2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I  call ;  help  me,  and  I 
hall  keep  thy  testimonies. 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  28. 


3  Early  in  the  morning  do  I  cry  unto  thee  j  for  in 
thy  word  is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes"  prevent  the  night  watches ;  that  I 
might  be  occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord,  according  unto  thy 
loving-kindness;  quicken  me,  according  as  thou 
art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of  malice  persecute  me, 
and  are  far  from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  "at  hand,  O  Lord  ;  for  all  thy 
commandments  are  true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known 
long  since,  that  tliou  hast  grounded  them  for  ever. 

Vide  humilitatetn. 

0  CONSIDER  mine  adversity,  and  deliver  me, 
for  1  do  not  forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and  deliver  me;  quicken 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly ;  for  they  re- 
gard not  thy  statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  O  Lord  ;  quicken  me,  as 
thou  art  wont. 

5  Many  there  are  that  trouble  me,  and  persecute 
me  ;  yet  do  I  not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  grieveth  me  when  I  see  the  transgressors; 
because  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  ()  Lord,  how  I  love  thy  command- 
ments ;  O  quicken  me,  according  to  thy  loving- 
kindness. 

K  Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting;  all  the 
j  udgments  of  thy  righteousness  endure  for  evermore. 

Principes  persecuti  sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause; 
but  my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

2  I  am  as  glad  of  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth 
great  spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and  abhor  them ;  but  thy  law 
do  I  love. 

4  Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee ;  because  of 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

5  Great  is  the  pence  that  they  have  who  love  thy 
law ;  and  they  are  not  offended  at  it. 


Day 27.  THE  PSALTER. 


6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for  thy  saving  health,  aiid 
done  after  thy  commandments. 

7  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies,  and  loved 
them  exceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  commandments  and  testimo- 
nies ;  for  all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropinquet  deprecatio. 

LET  my  complaint  come  before  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
grive  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee  j  deliver 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

3  My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise,  when  thou 
hast  taught  me  thy  statutes. 

4  Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  word  ;  for  all 
thy  commandments  are  righteous. 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  mej  for  I  have  chosen  thy 
commandments. 

()  1  have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  O  Lord  j 
and  in  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee  ;  and 
thy  judgments  shall  help  me. 

6  I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost ;  O 
seek  thy  servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  command- 
ments. 


THE  TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY. 

PSALM  CXX.    Ad  Dominum. 

WHEN  I  was  in  trouble,  I  called  upon  the  Lord, 
and  he  heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and 
from  a  deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be  given  or  done  unto  thee, 
thou  false  tongue  ?  even  mighty  and  sharp  arrows, 
with  hot  burning  coals. 

4  Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  constrained  to  dwell  with 
Mesech,  and  to  have  my  habitation  among  the  tents 
of  Kedar ! 


THE  PSALTER-  Day  : 


5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  among  them  that  are 
enemies  unto  peace. 

6  I  labour  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak  unto  them 
thereof,  they  make  them  ready  to  battle. 

PSALM  CXXI.    Levavi  oculos  meos. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from 
whence  cometh  my  help. 

2  My  lielp cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  liatli 
made  heaven  and  eartli. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved ;  and 
he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper;  the  Lord  is 
thy  defence  upon  thy  right  liand  ; 

6  So  that  the  sun  sliall  not  burn  thee  by  day, 
nrather  tlie  moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ; 
yea,  it  is  even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and 
thy  coming  in,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXII.    Leetatu3  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me.  We  will  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  a^  a  city  that  is  at  ujiity  in 
itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of 
the  Lord,  to  testily  unto  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even  the  seat 
of  the  house  of  David. 

6  O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall 
prosper  that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  witliin  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness 
witliin  thy  palaces. 

«  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will 
wish  thee  prosperity. 

S  Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
I  will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 


DXY  27.  THE  PSALTER. 


PSALM  CXXIIL    Ad  te  levavi  oculos  meos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  Thou  that 
dvvellest  in  the  heavens, 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto 
tlie  hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a 
maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her  mistress,  even  so  our 
eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until  he  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us  ;  for  we  are  utterly  despised. 

4  Our  soul  is  tilled  with  the  scornful  reproof  of 
the  wealthy,  and  with  the  despitefulness  of  the 
proud. 

PSALM  CXXIV.    Nisi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side, 
now  may  Israel  say  ;  if  the  Lord  himself  liad 
not  been  ou  our  side,  when  men  rose  up  against 
us  ; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick ;  when  they 
were  so  wrathfuUy  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  even 
over  our  soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given 
us  over  for  a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

(j  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out  of  the 
snare  of  the  fowler  ;  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we 
are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  In  the  Name  of  the  LORD, 
who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

PSALM  CXXV.    Qui  confidunt. 
'I^HEY  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be 
X    even  as  the  Mount  Sion,  which  may  not  be  re- 
moved, but  standeth  fast  for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem;  even  so 
standeth  the  Lord  round  about  his  people,  from 
tlus  time  forth  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  cometh  not  into  the 
lot  of  the  riKhteous;  lest  the  righteous  put  their 
'<*iiu  Uiitx)  vvickitliiess. 


THE  PSALTEK.  Day  27- 


4  Do  well,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  are  good  and 
true  of  heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their  orni  wicked- 
ness, the  LoKD  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  evil 
doer*  J  but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 


CHbcning  ^rancr. 


PSALM  CXXVL    In  c(mve>-tendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  ajfaiii  the  captinty 
of  Sion,  then  were  we  like  unto  them  tJiac 
dream. 

2  Tlien  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and 
our  tongue  with  joy. 

3  Tlieii  said  they  among  the  heathen.  The  Lokd 
hath  done  great  th'iugs  for  them- 

4  Yea,  tlie  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us 
already;  whejeof  we  rejoice. 

5  Turn  our  captivity,  O  Lord,  as  the  rivers  in 
the  south. 

6  They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  He  that  now  goeili  on  his  way  weeping,  and 
beareth  forth  good  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again 
with  joy,  and  bring  his  sheaves  witli  him. 

PSALM  CXXVn.    NuiiDomfntM. 

EXCEPl'  the  Lord  build  the  house,  their  labour 
is  but  lost  that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman 
waketh  but  in  vain. 

3  It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ye  haste  to  rise  up 
early,  and  so  late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread  of 
carefulness  •  for  so  he  givetli  his  beloved  sleep. 

4  Lo,  children,  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb,  are 
an  heritage  and  gift  that  cometh  of  the  Loan. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the  hand  of  the  giant, 
even  so  are  the  young  children. 

6  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of 
them  ;  they  shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they  speak 
with  their  enemies  in  the  gate. 

PSALM  CXXVHL    Beatiomnes. 
T)  LESSED  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord,  and 
1  )   walk  in  his  whvs. 


DAT  27.  THE  PSALTER. 


2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine  hands : 
O  well  is  thee,  and  happy  shalt  thou  be ! 

3  Thy  w-ife  shall  be  as  the  fruitful  vine  upon  the 
walls  of  thine  house. 

4  Thy  children  like  the  olive-branches  round 
about  thy  table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth 
the  Lord. 

6  The  LonD  from  out  of  Sion  shall  so  bless  thee, 
that  thou  shalt  see  Jerusalem  in  prosperity  all  thy 
life  long. 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children, 
and  peace  upon  Israel. 

PSALM  CXX IX.    Sa;pe  expu^averunt. 

MANY  a  time  have  they  fought  against  me  from 
my  youth  up,  may  Israel  now  say : 

2  Yea,  many  a  time  have  they  vexed  me  from 
my  youth  up ;  but  they  have  not  prevailed  against 
me. 

3  The  plowers  plowed  upon  my  back,  and  made 
long  fuiTows. 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord  hath  hewn  the  snares 
of  the  ungodly  in  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded  and  turned  backward, 
as  many  as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the  grass  growing  upon 
the  house-tops,  which  withereth  afore  it  be  plucked 
up; 

7  Whereof  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand,  neither 
lie  that  bindeth  up  tlie  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8  So  that  they  who  go  by  say  not  so  much  as, 
The  LoKi)  prosper  you ;  we  wish  you  good  luck  in 
the  Name  of  the  Loud. 

PSALM  CXXX.    Deprofiindis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  O  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my 
complaint. 

3  If  tliou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mai-k  what 
is  done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it? 

4  For  there  is  mercy  with  thee ;  therefore  shalt 
thou  be  feared. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day 28, 


5  1  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for 
him  :  in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

a  My  soul  fleeth  unto  tlie  Lord  before  the  morn- 
ing watch  ;  I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord;  for  with  the 
Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous 
redemption. 

U  And  he  sliall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

PSALM  CXXXI.    Dojnine,  rum  est. 

LORD,  I  am  not  high-minded  j  I  have  no  proud 
looks. 

2  I  do  not  exercise  myself  in  great  matters  which 
are  too  high  for  me. 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul,  and  keep  it  low,  like  as 
a  child  that  is  weaned  from  his  mother:  yea,  my 
soul  is  even  as  a  weaned  child. 

4  O  Israel,  tiust  in  the  Lord  from  this  time 
forth  for  evermore. 


TIIE  TWENTY-EIGIITH  DAY. 
JHcrning  ^^raucr. 

PSALM  CXXXIL    Memento,  Domine. 

LORD,  remember  Da\-id,  and  all  his  trouble : 
2  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  a 
\  ow  unto  the  Almighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

3  I  \\-ii\  not  come  within  the  tabernacle  of  mine 
house,  nor  climb  up  into  my  bed  ; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes  to  sleep,  nor  mine 
eyelids  to  slumber ;  neither  the  temples  of  my  head 
to  take  any  rest : 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  temple  of  the 
Lord  ;  an  habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  the  same  at  Ephfaia,  and  found 
it  in  the  wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacle,  and  fall  low  on 
our  knees  before  his  footstooL 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting-place ;  thou, 
and  the  ark  of  thy  strength. 


DAT  2a.  THE  PSALTER. 


.0  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness ; 
and  let  thy  saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  Da^ad's  sake,  turn  not  away 
tile  presence  of  tliine  Anointed. 

11  The  Lord  liath  made  a  faithful  oath  unto 
David,  and  he  shall  not  shrink  from  it ; 

12  Of  tlie  fruit  of  thy  body  shall  1  set  upon  thy 
seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant,  and 
my  testimonies  that  I  shall  learn  them ;  tlieir  chil- 
dren also  shall  sit  upon  thy  seat  for  evermore. 

14  For  the  Lord  liath  chosen  Sion  to  be  an  habi- 
tation for  himself;  he  hath  longed  for  her. 

15  This  shall  b«  my  rest  for  ever :  here  will  I 
dwell,  for  I  have  a  deliglit  therein. 

16  1  will  bless  her  victuals  with  increase,  and 
will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

171  will  deck  her  priests  with  health,  and  her 
saints  sliall  rejoice  and  sing. 

la  There  shall  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to 
flourish:  1  have  ordained  a  lantern  for  mine 
Anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I  shall  clothe  them  with 
shame ;  but  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourisli. 

PSALM  CXXXIIL    Ecce,  quam  boniim! 

BEHOLD,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it  is, 
brethren,  to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 

2  It  i«  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head, 
that  ran  down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto  Aaron's 
beard,  and  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 

3  I^ike  as  the  dew  of  Hermon,  which  fell  upon 
the  hill  of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  promised  his  blessing,  and 
life  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXXIV.    Ecce  nunc. 

BEHOLD  now,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants 
of  the  Lord; 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  even  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  yoiu-  liands  In  the  sanctuary,  and  praise 
the  Lord. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  23. 


4  The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  give 
thee  blessing  out  of  Sion. 

PSALM  CXXXV.    Laudate  Nomeru 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Nairie  of  the 
Lord  ;  praise  it,  Oye  servants  of  the  Lord  ; 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  tlie  Lord,  in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  Is  gracious; 
O  sing  praises  unto  his  Naiiie,  for  it  is  lovely. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto 
himself,  and  Israel  for  his  own  possession. 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that 
our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

U  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in 
heaven,  and  in  earth ;  in  the  sea,  and  iu  all  deep 
places. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the  clouds  from  the  ends  of 
the  world,  and  sendeth  forth  lightnings  with  the 
raiti,  bringing  the  winds  out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first-bora  of  Egypt,  both  of  man 
and  beast. 

!)  He  hath  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the 
midst  of  thee,  O  thou  land  of  Egypt ;  upon  Pharaoh, 
and  all  his  ser\'ants. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations,  and  slew  mighty 
kings ; 

11  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites;  and  Og,  the 
kins:  of  Basan  ;  and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan  ; 

15  And  gave  their  land  to  be  an  heritage,  even 
an  heritage  unto  Israel  his  people. 

13  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  so 
doth  thy  memorial,  O  Lord,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  avenge  his  people,  and  be 
gracious  unto  his  servants. 

15  As  for  tlie  images  of  the  heathen,  they  are 
but  silver  and  gold  ;  the  work  of  men's  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not;  eye*  have 
thev,  but  they  see  not. 

1?  They  have  ears,  and  yet  they  hear  not ;  ndther 
is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ; 
and  so  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  them. 


Dav2».  the  psalter. 


19  Praise  the  Loud,  ye  house  of  Israel ;  praise 
the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Levi;  ye  that 
fear  the  Lord,  praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion,  who  dwell- 
eth  at  Jerusalem. 

€bfning  proper. 

PSALM  CXXXVL    Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gra- 
cious: and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  all  gods:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  O  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great  wonders:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wisdom  made  the  hea- 
vens: for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6"  Who  laid  out  the  earth  above  tlie  waters :  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great  lights:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  forever: 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day:  for  his  mercy  en- 
duieth  for  ever: 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  smote  Eg>-pt,  \vith  their  first-born:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

11  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

12  With  a  mighty  hand  and  stretched-out  arm : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red  Sea  in  two  parts:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

14  And  made  Israel  to  go  through  the  midst  of  it : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

15  But  as  for  Pliaraoh  and  hii  host,  he  overthrew 
them  in  the  Red  Sea  t  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  28. 


17  Who  smote  great  kings:  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever: 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty  kings:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever: 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Basan:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever: 

21  And  gave  a^vay  their  land  for  an  heritage:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto  Isiael,  his  ser\-ant: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in  trouble: 
for  liis  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

24  And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  enemies:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

25  Wlio  giveth  food  to  all  flesh :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

I'j  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven :  for 
liis  n-icrcy  endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  tlianks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXVIL    Super flnmina. 

BY  the  waters  of  Bnbvlon  we  sat  down  and  wept, 
when  we  remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  we  hanged  them  up  upon  the 
trees  that  are  therem. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away  captive,  required  of 
us  then  a  song,  and  melody  iu  our  heaviness:  Sing 
us  one  of  the  songs  of  Sion. 

4  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange 
land? 

5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand 
forget  her  cunning. 

<>  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave 
to  tlie  roof  cf  my  mouth ;  yea,  if  1  prefer  not  Jeru- 
salem in  my  mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children  of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in 
the  day  of  Jerusalem ;  how  they  said,  Down  ivich  it, 
down  with  it,  even  to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon,  wasted  with  misery ; 
yea,  happy  shall  he  be  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou 
hast  served  us. 

— — 


THE  PSALTER. 


9  Blessed  shall  lie  be  that  taketh  thy  children, 
and  tliroweth  them  against  the  stones. 

PSALM  CXXXVIIL    Confiteboi-  tibi. 

I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my 
whole  heart ;  even  before  the  gods  will  I  sing 
praise  unto  thee. 

2  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and 
praise  thy  Name,  because  of  thy  loving-kindness 
and  trutli ;  for  tliou  hast  magnified  thy  Name,  and 
thy  Word,  above  all  things. 

3  When  1  called  upon  thee,  thou  heardest  me; 
and  enduedst  my  soul  with  much  strength. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O 
Loud  ;  for  they  have  heard  the  words  of  thy 
mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 
that  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

G  For  though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he 
respect  unto  the  lowly;  as  for  the  proud,  he  be- 
holdeth  them  afar  off. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  yet 
shalt  thou  refresh  mej  thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
thy  hand  upon  the  funousness  of  mine  enauies, 
and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good  his  loving-kind- 
ness toward  me;  yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  en- 
dureth  for  ever;  despise  not  then  the  works  of 
thine  oivn  hands. 


THE  TWENTY-NINTH  DAY. 
Jiitonung  grayer. 

PSALM  CXXXIX.    Domine,  probasti. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known 
me.  Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine 
up-rising;  thou  understandest  my  thoughts  long 
before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed; 
and  spiest  out  all  my  ways. 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  20. 


3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but 
tliou,  OLoRD,  knowest  it  altogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fasliioned  me  behind  and  before, 
and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

a  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent 
fcir  me  •  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

()  Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or 
^^■ilitl)er  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

7  If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if  I 
go  down  to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

}>  I  f  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain 
ii!  tlie  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy 
rif^-^ht  hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me  •  then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

1 1  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but 
the  night  is  as  clear  as  the  day  j  the  darkness  and 
light  to  thee  are  both  alike. 

J  2  For  my  reins  are  thine  j  thou  hast  covered  me 
in  inv  mother's  womb. 

13  'I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully 
R'lil  wonderfully  made:  marvellous  are  thy  works, 
and  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though 
I  be  made  secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the 
earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being 
imperfect;  and  in  tiiy  book  were  all  my  members 
written  : 

16  Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as 
yet  there  was  none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  counsels  uuto  m«,  O  God ; 
O  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them  I 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand:  when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with 
thee. 

19  Wilt  tnou  not  slay  the  wicked,  O  God?  De- 
part from  me,  ye  blood-thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  speak  unrighteously  against  thee; 
and  thine  enemies  take  thy  Name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee  ? 
and  am  not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against 
t)uc  ? 

__ 


DAT  29.  THE  PSALTER. 


22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right  sore ;  even  as  though 
they  were  mine  enemies. 

23  Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my 
heart ;  prove  me,  and  examine  thy  tliouglits. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness 
in  me;  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

PSALM  CXL.    Eripe  me,  Domme. 

DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  manj 
and  preserve  me  from  the  wicked  man  ; 

2  Who  miagine  mischief  in  their  hearts,  and  stir 
up  strife  all  the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  ser- 
pent ;  adder's  poison  is  under  their  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  un- 
godly; preser\e  me  from  the  wicked  mea,  who  are 
purposed  to  overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  ha\'e  laid  a  snare  for  me,  and  spread 
a  net  abroad  witli  cords ;  yea,  and  set  traps  iu  my 
way. 

a  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God,  hear 
the  voice  of  my  prayers,  O  Loud. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou  strength  of  my  health; 
thou  hast  covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

a  Let  not  the  ungodly  liave  liis  desire,  O  Lord  ; 
let  not  his  mischievous  imagination  prosper,  lest 
they  be  too  proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  fall  upon  tlie 
head  of  them  that  compass  me  about, 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals  fall  upon  them;  let 
them  be  cast  into  the  fire,  and  into  the  pit,  tlifit 
they  never  rise  up  again. 

11  A  manful!  of  words  shall  not  prosper  upon 
the  earth:  evil  shall  hunt  the  v.-icked  person  to 
overthrow  him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord  will  avenge  the 
poor,  and  maintain  the  cause  of  tlie  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy 
Name;  and  the  just  shall  continue  in  thy  sight. 

PSALM  CXLI.    Domine,  clamavi. 

LORD,  I  call  upon  thee ;  haste  thee  unto  me,  and 
consider  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  29- 


2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight  as  the 
incense ;  and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an 
evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth,  and 
keep  the  door  of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  he  inclined  to  any  evil 
thing;  let  me  not  be  occupied  in  ungodly  \voiUs 
with  tlie  men  tliat  work  wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of 
sucli  tilings  as  please  them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather  smite  me  friendly,  and 
reprove  me. 

<j  But  let  not  their  precious  balms  break  my  head ; 
\  ci,  I  will  pray  yet  against  their  wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  overthrown  in  stony  places, 
tlia:    they   may    hear    my   words;    for    they    are 

sweet.  •• 

."  Our  bones  lie  scattered  before  the  pit,  like  as 
■A  one    breaketh   and  heweth  wood  upon  the 

'  Mat  mine  eyes  look  unto  thee,  O  Lord  God; 
in  thee  is  my  trust ;  ()  cast  not  out  my  soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  tlie  snare  that  tliey  have  laid 
for  me,  and  from  the  traps  of  the  wicked' doers. 

11  Let  t)ie  ungodly  fall  into  ilieir  own  nets  toge- 
ther, and  let  me  ever  escape  them. 


Ctbciung  ^prayer. 

PSALM  CXLIL     Voce  mea  ad  Dominwiu 

T  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice;  yea, 
even  unto  the  Loud  did  1  make  my  supplica- 
tion. 

2  I  poured  out  ray  complaints  before  him,  and 
showed  him  of  my  trouble. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou  knew- 
est  my  path  :  in  the  way  wherein  i  walked,  have 
they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 

4  I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there 
was  no  man  that  would  know  me. 

5  1  had  no  place  to  flee  unto,  and  no  man  cared 
for  my  soul. 

(J  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  and  said,  Tliou 


Day  29.  THE  PSALTER. 


art  my  hope,  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the 
livinff. 

7  Consider  my  complaint;  for  I  am  brought 
very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ;  for  they 
are  too  strong  for  me. 

I)  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give 
thanks  unto  thy  Name ;  which  thing  if  thou  wilt 
grant  me,  then  shall  the  righteous  resort  unto  my 
company. 

PSALM  CXLIIL    Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  consider  my 
desire ;    hearken  unto  me  for  tliy  trutli  and 
righteousness'  sake. 

2  And  enter  not  into  judgment  unth  thy  servant ; 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  li\-ing  be  justified. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ;  he 
hath  smitten  my  lite  down  to  the  ground  ;  he  hath 
laid  me  in  the  darkness,  as  the  men  that  have  been 
long  dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit  vexed  %\'ilhin  me,  and 
my  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

6  Yet  do  I  remember  the  time  past:  I  muse  upon 
all  thy  works;  yea,  I  exercise  myself  in  the  works 
of  thy  hands. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee;  my  soul 
gaspeth  unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  LArd,  and  that  soon ;  for  my 
spirit  waxeth  faint:  hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest 
1  be  like  unto  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

8  O  let  me  hear  thy  loving-kindness  betimes  In 
the  morning;  for  in  thee  is  my  trust:  show  thou 
me  the  way  that  I  should  walk  in ;  for  I  lift  up  my 
soul  unto  thee. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies;  for 
I  flee  unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth  thee; 
for  thou  art  my  God:  let  thy  loving  Spirit  lead  me 
forth  into  the  land  of  righteousness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  Name's  sake; 
and  for  thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out 
of  trouble. 


THE  PSALTER. 


12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay  mine  enemies,  and 
destroy  all  them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  1  am  thy 
servant, 


TIIE  THIRTIETH  DAY. 
Jllorning  ^rapcr. 

PSALM  CXLIV.    Benedictus  Dominus. 

BLESSED  he  the  Lord  my  strength,  who  teach- 
eth  my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight: 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress,  my  castle  and  deli- 
verer, my  defender  in  wliom  I  trust;  who  subdueth 
my  people  that  is  under  me. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  hast  such  re- 
spect unto  liim !  or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  so 
regavdest  him  I 

4  Man  is  like  athingof  nought;  his  time  passeth 
away  like  a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord,  and  come  down  ; 
touch  the  mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning,  and  tear  them;  shoot 
out  thine  arrows,  and  consume  them. 

7  Send  down  thine  hand  from  above;  deliver  me, 
and  take  me  out  of  the  great  waters,  from  the 
hand  of  strange  children  ; 

y  Whose  mouth  talketl)  of  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  ^vickedness. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  O  God ;  and 
sing  praises  unto  tliee  upon  a  ten-stringed  lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victo)7  unto  kings,  and  hast 
delivered  David  thy  servant  from  the  peril  of  the 
sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of 
strange  children,  whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity, 
and  their  right  hand  is  a  right  hand  of  iniquity : 

12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up  as  the  young 
plants,  and  that  our  daughters  may  be  as  the 
polished  corners  of  the  temple: 

13  That  our  gamers  may  be  full  and  plenteous 
with  all  manner  of  store;  that  our  sheep  may 


'  Day  30.  THE  PSALTER. 


bring  forth  thousands,  and  ten  thousands  in  our 
streets : 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour;  that 
there  be  no  decay,  no  leading  into  captivity,  and  no 
complaining  in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  are  tlie  people  that  are  in  such  a  case ; 
yea,  blessed  are  the  people  who  have  the  Lord  for 
their  God. 

PSALM  CXLV.    Exaltaho  te,  Dens. 

IWILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King ;  and  I 
will  praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee;  and 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lokd,  and  marvellous  worthy  to 
be  praised ;  there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto 
another,  and  declare  thy  powei-. 

5  As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  tljy 
glory,  thy  praise,  and  wondrous  works ; 

0"  So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy 
mar\xllous  acts ;  and  1  will  also  tell  of  thy  great- 
ness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall 
be  showed ;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  rigliteousness. 

y  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful;  long- 
suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  lo\'ing  unto  every  man ;  and  his 
mercy  is  over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy 
saints  give  thanks  unto  thee. 

1 1  They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk 
of  thy  power ; 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of 
thy  kingdom,  might  be  known"  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and 
thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and 
liftetli  up  all  those  that  are  down. 

l->  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord;  and 
thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest thine  hand,  andlillest  all  things 
living  with  plenteousness. 


THE  PSALTER.  Dav.'JO. 


17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and 
holy  in  all  liis  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  him  ;  yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

li)  He  will  fulnl  tlie  desire  of  them  tliat  fear  him  j 
lie  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  \\ill  help  tliem. 

20  The  LoKDpreserv'eth  all  them  that  love  him; 
hut  scattereth  abroad  all  tlu>  ungodly. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  tlie  praise  of  the  Lord  ; 
and  let  all  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name 
tor  ever  and  ever. 

PSALM  CXLVI.    Lauda,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  while  I  live,ivill 
I  praise  the  Lord  ;  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any 
being,  I  \v\l\  sing  praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  any 
child  of  man  ;  for  tliere  is  no  help  in  them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of  man  goeth  forth,  he 
shall  turn  again  to  his  earth,  and  then  all  his 
thoughts  perish. 

4  lilessed  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help,  and  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God: 

5  Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  therein  is ;  who  keepeth  his  promise  for  ever ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer  wrong  ; 
who  feedeth  the  hungry. 

7  The  Lord  loosetli  men  out  of  prison ;  the 
Lord  giveth  siglu  to  the  blind. 

8  Tlie  Lord  helpeth  them  that  are  fallen;  the 
Lord  careth  for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  caretli  for  the  strangers ;  he  de- 
fendeth  the  fatherless  and  widow:  as  for  the  way 
of  the  ungodly,  he  turneth  it  npside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O  Sion,  shall  be  King  for 
evermore,  and  throughout  all  generations. 

CBbcning  ^rawcr. 

PSALM  CXLVIL    Laudate  Dominum. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to 
sing  praises  unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and 
pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be  thankfuL 


DAT  30.  THE  PSALTER. 


2  The  Lord  doth  build  wp  Jerusalem,  and 
gather  together  the  outcasts  of  IsraeL 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and 
giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea, 
and  his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth 
the  ungodly  down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving; 
sing  praises  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God  : 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth ;  and  maketh  the  grass 
to  grow  upon  the  mountains,  and  herb  for  the  use 
of  men ; 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth 
the  young  ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the  strength  of  an 
horse ;  neither  delighteth  he  in  any  man's  legs. 

11  But  the  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear 
him,  and  put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy 
God,  O  Sion. 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates, 
and  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth 
thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon 
eartii,  and  his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  tlie 
hoar-frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casieth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who  is 
able  to  abide  his  frost  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : 
he  bloweth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes 
and  ordinances  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  nei- 
ther have  the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

PSALM  CXLVIIL    Laudate  Dominum. 
PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven:  pmise  him  in 
the  height 


0 


THE  PSALTER.  Dat  30. 


2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his :  praise  him,  all 
his  hosts. 

a  Praise  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye 
stars  and  light. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that 
are  above  the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  for  he 
spnke  the  word,  and  they  were  made ;  he  command- 
ed, and  they  «ere created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever: 
he  hath  given  them  a  law  which  shall  not  be 
broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons  and  all 
deeps : 

8  Fire  and  hall,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and 
storm,  fulfilling  his  word : 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees  and  all 
cedars : 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms  and  feathered 
fowls  : 

11  Kings  of  the earth.and  all  people;  princes.and 
all  judi,'es  of  the  world : 

12  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  chil- 
dren, praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  his  Name 
only  is  excellent,  and  his  praise  above  heaven  and 
earth. 

13  He  sliall exalt  the  horn  of  his  people:  all  his 
saints  shall  praise  him;  even  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, even  tlie  people  that  serveth  him. 

I'SALM  CXLIX.    Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new   song;  let  the 
congregation  of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let 
the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance:  let 
them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and 
helpeth  the  meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory;  let  them 
rejoice  in  their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth  ;  and 
a  two-edged  sword  in  their  hands ; 


DavSO.  TilE  PSALTEJl. 


7  To  be  avenged  of  the  heathen,  and  to  rebuke 
the  people ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in  chains,  and  their  nobles 
with  links  of  iron. 

9  That  tliey  may  be  avenged  of  them ;  as  it  is 
written.  Such  honour  have  all  his  saints, 

PSALM  CL.    Laudate  Dominum. 

0  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness  :  praise  liim  in 
the  firmament  of  his  power. 

2  Praise  liim  in  his  noble  acts:  praise  him  ac- 
cording to  his  excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise 
hiin  upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  tlie  cymbals  and  dances:  praise 
him  upon  tlie  strings  and  pine. 

r>  Praise  him  upon  the Avell-tuned  cymbals:  praise 
);im  upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  t!ie 
Lord. 


THE   END    OF  THK   PSALTKB. 


